The Dove Autumn 2019 - Issue 81

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EDITOR In the 81st edition of All Saints’ magazine, The Dove, we introduce the new five goals of the College’s Benang: Strategic Plan (2019–2023), which was recently unveiled to the community following an extensive consultation process. (Benang is a Noongar word meaning ‘tomorrow’.)

The Dove has been structured to incorporate the new goals (Wellbeing, Learning, Innovation and Enterprise, Community and Custodianship) and to highlight to our community how we are working towards achieving these objectives.

In the Wellbeing section, we focus on some of the new cocurricular programs on offer this year at All Saints’ (page 6) and introduce our new student leaders (page 10). The

wonderful Vocational Education and Training (VET) and Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) achievements of our diverse Class of 2018 cohort are highlighted on page 20 in Goal 2: Learning.

It is wonderful to see so much happening at the College in the Innovation and Enterprise (Goal 3) space. Our Project STEM and Innovat[ED] courses are featured in this goal, and we put the ‘spotlight on’ two of our talented drone photography entrepreneurs.

We celebrate some wonderful partnerships and community events and programs in Goal 4 of The Dove, such as our Old Saints’ Intern Program (page 52) and the Pasar Malam Twilight Market (page 58).

Our Chair of the College Board, Mr Mark Stickells, provides an update in the final section, Custodianship, and under the same goal we learn about an important inquiry in which our Year 5s participated last year, tackling the war on plastic.

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THIS ISSUE

I hope you enjoy reading our Autumn edition of The Dove!

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Miss Karyn Osmetti (Class of 2006) Communications Manager and Editor of The Dove

The dove is the traditional symbol of the Holy Spirit, a messenger of good news or peace. It forms an integral part of the All Saints’ College crest and represents our commitment to the spiritual and ethical development of our students. The magazine title also links in with the College’s other major publication, the Columba yearbook, Columba being Latin for dove.

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GOAL 3 - INNOVATION AND ENTERPRISE

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GOAL 4 - COMMUNITY

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GOAL 5 - CUSTODIANSHIP

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ART DIRECTION Design Vault PRINTER Scott Print EDITORIAL CONTRIBUTORS College staff and students, Miss Layne Brown (Class of 2018, Marketing and Community Relations Intern), Miss Ellie Mackay (Communications Officer), Miss Karyn Osmetti (Class of 2006, Communications Manager) PHOTOGRAPHY College staff and students, Camera Story, Latitude Group Travel

"We feel confident that Benang will serve our College and community well as a framework to ensure All Saints' College continues to thrive and continues to fulfil its commitment to the provision of a world-class education for boys and girls."

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PRINCIPAL

In this edition of The Dove, we are delighted to introduce to our community the College’s new Strategic Plan.

Benang: Strategic Plan 2019–2023 builds on the work of our previous Strategic Plan (2014–2018) and, indeed, on all that has been achieved across the decades by all those who came before us at ASC. In this, the International Year of Indigenous Languages, and in honour of our nation’s First Peoples, it seemed most fitting that we chose to use a Noongar word for the title of our Plan. (Benang is a Noongar word meaning ‘tomorrow’.)

Benang is the outcome of a long and wide collaboration process involving College staff, students, parents, Old Saints and Board members. While there are a number of similarities across this document and the former Plan, there are also some significant shifts.

As a community, we felt it important that rather than having separate goals for students and staff, both groups could be recognised, in partnership, in the College’s dual priority areas of Wellbeing (Goal 1) and Learning (Goal 2).

Goal 3 brings an overtly stated focus on Innovation and Enterprise in order to highlight our College’s commitment to an “opportunity-seeking, problem-solving culture with a social conscience”.

Goals 4 (Community) and 5 (Custodianship) echo the corresponding commitments from our previous Plan.

Recognising the importance to all of us of a strong moral compass when navigating the uncharted territory that is life, Benang sees the addition of a new, fourth value. o tt Our Mo

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isdom rve with W the question, Previously, when To Seasked ion know what “What will I doOwhen ur MisIsdon’t with its partnership llege, in Church, Co s’ int glicanwould to do?”, ASC students and staff All Sa and the An ity un potential, comm lop their families, nts to deve d de an stu te rs na have automatically “Ask RIC” empowereplied, compassio local confident, rvice to the becoming rthwhile se wo to d (our College values Integrity committeof Respect, s. mmunitie l co and globa

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and Courage). We now say we will ask RIC’s older brother, ERIC, with the addition of Empathy: seeking to understand the perspective and experience of others. And never does it seem a more important time to be committed to this, as individuals and as a society.

(We had a suggestion about our values from a Year 3 boy recently, following a lunchtime conversation he and his friend had just shared. His suggestion was that we not ask RIC, nor ERIC, but rather consult the oldest brother, DERIC, such was this lad’s belief in the importance of Determination as a value to strive to live!)

We feel confident that Benang will serve our College and community well as a framework to ensure All Saints’ College continues to thrive and continues to fulfil its commitment to the provision of a worldclass education for boys and girls.

Ms Belinda Provis Principal

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It is with great pride that we present to our community Benang: Strategic Plan 2019−2023. all The result of close consultation with community members − current students parents, and and Old Saints, staff the Anglican Church and the wider community − Benang: Strategic Plan

2019−2023 sets the strategic direction for All Saints’ College in these exciting and dynamic times. the Committed to respectfully honouring ed to past and all those who have contribut , the life of our College over the decades the Plan aims to ensure the College remains a leader in all facets of a worldclass education.

current custodians a roadmap for the future – ensures the College can continue to respond agilely to the ever-changing s. landscape in which we find ourselve We look forward to working in partnership with our community to realise ’s this Plan, and to ensuring the College future, like its past, is one in which all community members can feel a great sense of pride and engagement.

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Principal, Ms Belinda Provis, shares Benang Strategic Plan 2019–2023 with Prof David Perkins from Harvard University’s Project Zero.

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4.3: A celebrated College heritage

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SEVEN ASC STUDENTS RECEIVE MAYOR’S YOUTH AWARDS FOR SERVICE

ASC students: Eleanor Crow hurst (back left), Garvey (back, Jessica Cotham fourth from left), (back, third fro Clara Moody second from rig m left), Ryan (back, third fro ht), Divyansh Sh m right), Max arma (back rig Baldock (back, ht), Catherine Choong (front right)

Seven All Saints’ College students were recognised with Mayor’s Youth Citizenship Awards from the City of Melville late last year for extended service to their school community and care for others and/or the environment.

Volunteer Recognition Function on Friday, 9 November 2018 in Wireless Hill Park.

and through sports clubs, Youth Groups, debating, and by fundraising.

All seven students have made a significant contribution to the College and wider communities, particularly through their involvement in our H3: Heads, Hearts and Hands Service Learning programs and activities.

Congratulations to current Year 12s, Catherine Choong, Eleanor Crowhurst, Jessica Cotham and Max Baldock, Year 11 student, Clara Moody, and Divyansh Sharma and Ryan Garvey from the Class of 2018. These All Saints’ students, as well as four others from the local community, received their certificates and gifts from Mayor Russell Aubrey at the

Each student has embraced the Service Learning programs that were readily available to them, such as Amana Living Dementia Advocates, Anglicare Ambassadors, Nulsen Youth Patrons, GenConnect and RAAFA Walking and Exergaming. They also volunteered their time and provided support at the Disabled Surfers’ Association, Let’s Go Surfing Days, The Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal

Eleanor, Ryan, Max and Catherine all enjoyed the opportunity to participate in the All Saints’ Fitzroy Crossing Service Learning Immersion Trip last year. Eleanor and Catherine were also fortunate to attend the College’s inaugural India Immersion Trip in January 2018, where they worked with students living with disabilities and assisted with teaching young children who are less fortunate.

In 2018, Ryan and Divyansh were presented with College Colours, which is one of the highest awards that students can receive at All Saints’, recognising a level of excellence in the specified area.

Ryan was awarded Colours for House,

Service and Debating/Public Speaking, while Divyansh was presented with Colours for House and Service.

As winners of a City of Melville Youth Citizenship Award, all our students were nominated for the 2019 Australia Day Community Citizen of the Year Awards, which recognise people and groups who have made a noteworthy contribution to the local community.

We are delighted to announce that Ryan was awarded the 2019 Young Community Citizen of the Year by the City of Melville on Australia Day this year. This is the second consecutive year an All Saints’ student has been recognised with this wonderful achievement; Steven Thiele (Class of 2018) was the deserving recipient last year.

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NEW COCURRICULAR PROGRAMS EXTEND LEARNING All Saints’ College is pleased to offer more than 100 cocurricular opportunities across the Junior School and Senior School for our students to extend their learning and interests beyond the classroom, and to enhance their wellbeing.

Our diverse programs and activities cover a range of areas from academic assistance, Service Learning, the Arts and Music to STEM, Sport and Physical Education. Senior School students also have the option to participate in a range of special interest and hobby clubs, such as Yoga, Chess, Robotics, Anime and Manga, and Circus, to name but a few.

The Junior School cocurricular program is revamped each term to provide our students with as many options as possible to further develop their skills and discover their passions. American Flag Football, a Young IT Explorers’ Club, Origami and Calligraphy, Yoga, Speech and Debating, and Ceramics are some of the many

opportunities enjoyed by students in Years 3–6 during Term 1 this year.

The breadth of clubs and activities at All Saints’ was showcased to Senior School students at a Cocurricular Fair held on The Common at the beginning of this year.

Organised by members of our Student Council, this event provided an opportunity for students to see the wonderful opportunities available to them, speak with the people who run the programs and register to take part in these groups.

It was also the perfect chance for students to learn more about some new programs that were introduced in 2019, one of which is a Space Science Club. Open to students aged 10 years or older, this club focuses on the principles of rocketry, as well as astronomy and planetary science. It combines several resources, including practical rocket design, online resources and physics-based gaming.

Ultimately, the club will design, test and launch a small solid-fuel rocket that may be eligible for entry in the Australian Youth Rocketry Challenge.

F1 in Schools (for students aged 11+) is another addition to our cocurricular program this year. This is a multi-faceted and multi-discipline activity which sees our students take on the challenge of developing the world’s fastest miniature F1 car. The participants are provided with access to real-world technology, such as 3D CAD/CAM/CAE engineering design, flow analysis and project software.

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The College was delighted to introduce a cocurricular Upcycling Club which helps students learn sewing and embroidery techniques as they repurpose and recycle clothing. Throughout Semester 1, with help from internationally-renowned artist, Susie Vickery, the students will transform an older man’s jacket into a modern and unique fashion item, possibly finding its way to sale in Runway (our pop-up shop), or even find its place within the fashion industry.

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All our diverse cocurricular programs are listed on MyASC: myasc.ascollege. wa.edu.au (click on the cocurricular tab).

1. Junior School Ceramics 2. Circus Club participants 3. Students speaking at the Cocurricular Fair about Propeller Industries 4. Space Science Club with Mr Adam Goor 5. Junior School Yoga Club with Mr John Hunt 6-8. F1 in Schools 9. Students learning about a new Art activity at the Cocurricular Fair 10. Rev Helen Corr helping a student in the Upcycling Club

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KINDERGARTEN CLASSES CELEBRATE CULTURAL DIVERSITY

GROWING OUR CONNECTION WITH FITZROY CROSSING COMMUNITIES All Saints’ College’s connection with the Fitzroy Valley, situated in the Kimberley region of Western Australia, came about four years ago when a group of students and staff from the Bayulu Remote Community School visited our campus for a day of sharing and learning.

This initial interaction was the beginning of a wonderful partnership which has now blossomed into several Service Learning programs and opportunities for students and staff from the All Saints’ and Fitzroy Valley communities.

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Each year a group of students and staff from Bayulu travels to Perth on a weeklong camp, and as part of their itinerary they spend a rewarding day at All Saints’ with our Year 6 classes. Together they share cultures and experiences while participating in a range of active and reflective activities.

Most recently, in October last year, we welcomed some special visitors from the north-west into our community. The Bayulu friends joined our Year 6 students and staff for a collaborative and enjoyable day which included a College Scavenger Hunt, in-class activities, Sport, Music, Drama, Art and more.

The two groups also enjoyed a BBQ lunch together, and were joined by some Year 11

and 12 students who had taken part in last year’s All Saints’ College Fitzroy Crossing Service Learning Immersion expedition.

This annual expedition began in 2016 and is an extension of our partnership with Bayulu and the Fitzroy Valley community. In conjunction with Teach Learn Grow (TLG), a group of All Saints’ students and staff travel to the Kimberley region to provide one-on-one tutoring and mentoring to rural and Indigenous children to contribute to closing the education gap.

Our All Saints’ group supports the children at the Bayulu Remote Community School and the Muludja Remote Community School during the expedition, as well as participate in cultural experiences to learn more about Indigenous history.

The partnership with Muludja was new to last year’s expedition and was a result of the program’s popularity amongst our students. Also new in 2018 was the Voices initiative, which saw Media students gather significant stories of the Bayulu community and artistically represent its rich heritage.

In the first week of July this year, the All Saints’ group will embark on the College’s fourth Fitzroy Crossing Service Learning Immersion expedition to share the gift of education with the children of Bayulu and Muludja. We look forward to reporting on this experience in a future ASC publication.

All Saints’ College celebrates a diverse community, with students and families from many different cultural backgrounds.

Understanding the importance of diversity and connecting our students across cultures helps support their overall wellbeing and sense of belonging.

From the early years, our youngest students have an opportunity to share and learn about one another’s cultural beliefs, customs and values.

Late last year in Kindergarten we invited some parents to speak with our students about Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, which marks the beginning of the Hindu New Year.

Diwali is one of the most significant festivals in Indian culture, celebrated by many members of our community as well

as millions of Hindus, Sikhs and Jains across the world each year.

Our College parents shared with the Kindergarten students about the importance of this event in their culture and how they celebrate the five-day festival by lighting traditional candles, watching large firework displays, sharing sweets and gifts, and enjoying festive meals with loved ones.

The students then headed outside to engage in a customary Diwali activity – creating bright Rangoli artworks and patterns on the floor using coloured powders, which is typically done during the festival to decorate houses.

Our Kindergarten community thoroughly enjoyed celebrating the start of Diwali and sharing this wonderful culture and tradition with students and parents.

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OUR NEW STUDENT LEADERS Positions of student leadership at the College provide opportunities for our young people to have their voices be expressed and heard, exercise intra- and interpersonal skills, serve the community and fulfil ASC’s Mission and Vision.

Student leaders have a particular role to act, both as guides and mentors, for other members of the College. Our leaders, along with all students of the College, are expected to demonstrate the All Saints’ Values of Empathy, Respect, Integrity and Courage (ERIC) in the way they conduct themselves and interact with others.

A wide range of service and leadership opportunities is provided for ASC students to enable their development as individuals and members of communities, and to make a positive difference in our world.

These include (but are not limited to): the Junior School Student Leadership Team; Senior School Student Council, Arts Council and House Council; Years 7 and 8 Service and Class Representatives; the Service Council; alongside a wide range

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of opportunities with and for our partner organisations across all year groups.

Our 2019 Junior School and Senior School Councils were selected and announced to the community at the end of last year.

Special Assemblies were held for our leaders to be formally congratulated by the College community, where they received their badges and recited pledges.

Our Senior School Portfolio and House Captains engage in a Leadership Camp in September. This team-building experience sees the new student leaders (and some staff members) hike part of the Cape to Cape track in the Margaret River region.

They also participate in a training session with Adventure Out, before going down south, which was run last year by Terry Hewett OAM who has been helping ASC students sharpen their leadership skills for more than 25 years.

This year’s Councils are ably led by our Junior School Captains and College Captains, who have expressed overleaf how they felt about being appointed to these positions and what they hope to achieve in 2019.

JUNIOR SCHOOL CAPTAINS As the 2019 Junior School Captains, we are proud and delighted to be given this role and responsibility. This is a year of opportunity that will allow us to achieve many goals and wishes. At the start of 2019 we were a little unsure of what might happen, but with the help of the College Captains we were given a better understanding of what happens throughout All Saints’.

This year has been going great for us so far, and we are feeling cheerful about how smoothly things are going. We have been helping with many activities, such as the Year 5 Great Amazing Race which proved that the Year 5s’ teamwork skills were amazing, and that they would be brilliant leaders in years to come.

Throughout the year we hope to make others feel welcome and encourage everyone to try their best under all circumstances. We will always be open to new suggestions that will help the College.

We want everyone to know that the fact we have a student leader badge doesn’t stop others from being leaders, and that every small step in the right direction makes a positive difference in our world.

Zoey Chia and Jing Quan Chong Year 6, 2019

L– R: Jing Qua n Chong, Fortu ne Aniyi, Grace

Hoes, Zoey Ch ia

COLLEGE CAPTAINS It is still surreal for both of us; not only that are we in the final year of our schooling at All Saints’, but we are also the College Captains for 2019. In the moments after we received our confirmation phone calls, our emotions were a blur of excitement, shock, joy and, undoubtedly, a small amount of fear. It is an immense honour to fill the shoes of those before us and uphold the legacy of leadership at the College.

It has been a busy start to 2019, with the Year 12s embarking on a memorable three-day Retreat, a High School Musicalthemed flash mob at Assembly, the annual Pasar Malam Twilight Market, and the introduction of a new event: a Cocurricular Fair, advertising the breadth of cocurricular groups available to students at the College.

Apart from being involved in preparing the Pasar Malam and the introduction of the Cocurricular Fair, we were also fortunate to collaborate with the Student Council in HotHouse Company and Back to Back Theatre’s, The Democratic Set. We were very excited to be a part of this new project within the College which was an amazing experience.

Leadership is not a position or a title.

Instead, it is characterised by example and through actions. So, this year as College Captains, we hope to uphold this ethic.

We also hope to inspire as many people as possible to express what makes them unique and to use the gifts and talents they have been given to make a positive impact on the community around us.

Fortune Aniyi and Grace Hoes Year 12, 2019

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Max Baldock (pictured second from left)

THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH’S INTERNATIONAL AWARD More than 8 million young people from over 130 countries have participated in The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award, a voluntary youth development program, established by Prince Philip in 1956.

This internationally-recognised Award empowers participants (aged 14–24 years) to achieve their personal best through goal-setting and self-improvement.

The program consists of three levels (Bronze, Silver and Gold). Applicants are required to fulfil four sections at each level: Service, Physical Recreation, Skills and Adventurous Journey.

Participants can complete one or all levels of the Award and can design their own program tailored to suit their interests and passions. They are required to set personally challenging goals for improvement and demonstrate effort as they strive to reach these goals.

The Service section of the Award requires participants to make a positive contribution to society by volunteering in their communities. As part of Physical Recreation, they are encouraged to

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improve their fitness for positive mental and physical wellbeing, and the Skills area enables them to develop their talents and broaden their abilities, thereby increasing self-confidence. In Adventurous Journey, young people discover a spirit of adventure and gain a deeper understanding of the environment.

Throughout the process, individuals learn how to take responsibility for their goals, gain valuable life skills, become connected to and engaged with communities, make a difference to society, and develop perseverance. This program is also recognised by leading universities and institutions, thereby increasing individuals’ career opportunities.

In Term 1 this year, the College was delighted to recognise eight students who had recently achieved their Bronze level of The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award during a Senior School Assembly.

We celebrate with Max Baldock (Year 12, 2019), Olivia Clinckers (Year 10, 2019), Elley Dymond (Year 10, 2019), Imogen Khinsoe (Year 10, 2019), Tara Mishra (Year 10, 2019), Cameron Moore (Year 11, 2019), Madhav Rajesh (Year 10, 2019) and Cameron Tsang (Year 11, 2019).

One of our Bronze level recipients, Max,

Back Row (L–R): Imo gen Khinsoe, Max Baldock, Cameron School Mathematics Moore, Elley Dymo tea nd, Ms Samantha Olivia Clinckers, Ma cher / The Duke of Edinburgh Youth Rees (Senior Leader) Front Row dhav Rajesh (L–R): Cameron Tsa ng, Tara Mishra,

said he chose to participate in the Award because it allows him to engage in new activities and develop new skills.

“It also helps me gain a greater understanding of different aspects of the community. I’ve loved being able to expand and develop my social and communication skills by doing activities with and getting to know students in other year groups, as well as people outside ASC in the community,” he said.

Max is now completing the next stage of The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award and recently enjoyed the unique and challenging Leeuwin Ocean Adventure Foundation Youth Explorer Voyage from Perth to Albany, which he will use towards the Adventurous Journey section of his Silver level.

“The voyage involved participating in, and learning, many mariners’ skills, in a proper sailing environment where we had to use our skills to help do activities like furling

the sails and tying the correct knot to keep them safe,” said Max. “During this experience, I learnt a lot about effective communication and leadership skills and how, with the support of your new friends around you, being the watch leader and leading your watch through an activity, is easier than you might first think,” he added.

After he completes the Silver level, Max will set his sights on finishing the final Gold stage of the Award.

“I would like to complete the Gold because to complete a program like this, and to reflect on things you’ve done to attain all three awards, is something to be proud of. You always do something new when you start a new award so the experiences you gain are great and can help in many ways beyond school.”

ASC RECOGNISED AS ST JOHN SAFE As part of our commitment to developing a culture of child safety and student wellbeing, All Saints’ College reviewed and made improvements to its first aid equipment and procedures towards the end of last year.

Four additional defibrillators were installed at various locations across our 19-hectare campus, and all staff participated in First Aid Training with St John Ambulance WA, allowing them to learn new skills or refresh what they had learnt previously.

All College defibrillators are registered with the St John Community First Responder Program, which enables a wellcoordinated response plan and a direct communication link between All Saints’ and St John Ambulance WA in case of a medical emergency.

In December all staff participated in certified First Aid Training, covering the DRSABCD action plan, Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation, defibrillation, infection control, and the recovery position.

The improvements to our first aid equipment and procedures were acknowledged by St John Ambulance WA who awarded the College the St John Safe School accreditation which they presented to our 2018 Year 12 College Captains in September last year.

St John Ambulance WA General Manager (First Aid Services and Training), Mr Aaron Harding, said he was pleased the College achieved accreditation through the St John Safe program.

“All Saints’ has shown its dedication to safety by becoming St John Safe, and has worked hard to ensure that they comply with guidelines and have every base covered in the event of an incident,” Mr Harding said.

L-R: Lauren Anderson (Year 12, 2018), Chris Ivison (Year 12, 2018), First Aid Specialist David Ashill, Business Development Manager Angelique Schiemenz.

All Saints’ College is committed to providing the safest possible environment for the students in our care, and will continue to review and update our first aid procedures to ensure we are as well-equipped as possible to deal with any emergency.

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STAFF MS HELEN AGUIAR

Thank you and Farewell to our

LONG-SERVING STAFF

For over a decade, Ms Helen Aguiar was an integral part of All Saints’ College, leading our staff and students with dedication, passion and care.

She was known and admired at the College for her tremendous work output, seeing every task through to its completion to the highest of standards.

Helen commenced at All Saints’ in 2008 as Dean of Students.

During her time in this role, Helen enjoyed building relationships with College families and staff, providing them with dedicated care and a willingness to help in all situations.

While we were very sad to farewell Helen from All Saints’ at the end of 2018, we wish her all the best in this new and exciting chapter of her career as the Principal of Perth College, a leading independent school for girls located in Mount Lawley.

With a background in English and Humanities teaching, and experience in previous leadership roles in her early 20s, Helen was keen to challenge herself and take on more responsibility with daily operations at ASC. After a lengthy nationwide recruitment process, Helen was appointed to the newly-created post of Vice Principal at the College, commencing in January 2014.

Helen writes: “I credit All Saints’ College for developing me to a level where I felt ready to undertake this next step in my career. All Saints’ was not an easy place to leave, and I will be forever grateful for the support, opportunity and leadership development I received throughout my time at the College.”

In both roles at ASC, Helen’s leadership has been characterised by great integrity and empathy.

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We are delighted that Helen’s association with All Saints’ will continue as a parent and we look forward to still seeing her around the College campus at community events.

MRS MARGARE T RODGERS

After 17 years of va lued service produced many lib to our Senior School rary displays, Library and an d these opportunities College community, not Mrs Margaret only tapped into my Rodgers made the de need for cision at creativity, but also the end of last year enabled to join her me to research many dif husband, Kim, in ret ferent irement. topics,” she said.

Margaret commence d at the Prior to a career ch College in 2002 as ange into a partlibrarianship, Marga time Library Technic ret worked ian in the in biochemistry in ho Senior School Libra sp itals, first ry, providing in Auckland and lat students and staff wi er in Perth. th library After she completed resources and creati he r Lib rary ng a Technician Diploma welcoming environ at the en d of ment.

2000, she began to experience With a passion for life as a Library Tech research and nician, learning, Margaret working for a term decided ea ch at Tuart to undertake further College, St Mary’s study, and An glican in 2009 she gradua Girls’ School and M ted as a eth odist Teacher Librarian. W Ladies’ College. hen asked about her favourite aspects of her We wish Margaret position at the Colle all the best ge, Margaret for the next chapter in he reflected on her fon r life, dness for and hope to see he research and creati r return to vity. the College in the ne ar future, “My favourite aspe perhaps in a relief ca ct of my pacity or just position was readin for a friendly catch up g and with staff. research. Over the years, I

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MAIA LEIGH LUSCOMBE Junior School teacher Mrs Andrea Luscombe and her husband Kyle welcomed their daughter Maia Leigh Luscombe into the world at 4.00pm on Sunday, 31 March.

Beautiful Maia weighed 3.1kg and measured 48cm at birth.

Congratulations to the first-time parents!

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MR PETER ALLEN Vice Principal

Get to know OUR ASC STAFF We are pleased to share with our ASC community some profiles of staff members who have recently joined or accepted a new position at All Saints’ College.

Stay tuned to our social media platforms and The College Courier as we put the ‘spotlight on’ other members of our staff throughout the year.

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r community in January Mr Peter Allen joined ou Vice Principal. He has this year as the College’s al of local and internation brought with him a wealth the hin wit tion red educa experience, having delive British Curriculum and the the m, ulu Australian Curric te.

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Art llege of the teacher at John Curtin Co a Bachelor of Education In addition to completing s s) and a Bachelor of Art (History and ICT Studie The at ) Law d an s and Politic (double major in Histor y d lete mp co s ha stralia, Peter University of Western Au tion uca Master of Ed a scholarship-awarded rsity of Queensland. ive Un the (Leadership) at tional settings need to Peter believes that educa , and schools need to be be agile and innovative truly d risks to ensure we are willing to take calculate ich wh in rld wo the future preparing our students for d – more importantly – an rk wo dy, they will live, stu ty members. become active communi

MISS STACEY FAIRHEAD Head of Science After graduating with a Science degree from The University of Western Australia (UWA) in 2003, Stacey worked and travelled in the United Kingdom and Europe for two years. On returning home, she worked in a metallurgy laboratory at the Telfer gold mine and volunteered as a teacher in Tanzania.

In 2007 Stacey graduated with a Diploma of Education from UWA. For eight years, Stacey worked as a Science Teacher, Head of House and Head of Department at St Norbert College. During this time, she also completed a Master’s degree in Education.

Stacey was fortunate to be able to spend last year as Head of Science and Mathematics at Kununurra District High School. Stacey said she is excited about her new journey at All Saints’ and the future of education at the College.

MR PAUL KING Vocational Education and Training (VET) Coordinator

into the VET We welcomed Mr Paul King the beginning of 2019.

Coordinator role at ASC at , Paul was the Dean Prior to joining our community College. He has of Careers and VET at Tranby Careers and VET at also held roles as Head of and VET Coordinator Emmanuel Catholic College, at Aquinas College. manages both on- and In his role at All Saints’, Paul our students to ensure off-campus VET, and supports g their Certificate and they are all on-task and meetin requirements. He is also school subject deadlines and Program. delivering the Year 10 Futures elopment Practitioner and Paul is a qualified Career Dev status with the Career holds Professional Registration He believes education is Industry Council of Australia. en student, parent and a three-way relationship betwe be effective, positive school, and in order for this to situations must be and trusting, relationships and open and transparent established and fostered through no matter what pathway communication. Every student, aged and supported to they are on, should be encour their very best in every strive for excellence and give g school environments situation. Supportive and nurturin safe, respected, where students are made to feel are vital for success. encouraged and acknowledged and Careers Paul is a very experienced VET rking in this space, wo rs Practitioner with over 20 yea him on staff. and we are blessed to have

MS SOYEON LEE Out of School Hours Care (O SHC) Educational Leader

Ms Soyeon Lee joined All Sai nts’ this year from a child care centre where she held a Lead Educator position.

Soyeon has over five years’ exp erience providing professional and nurturing edu cation and care to children of all ages which has led her to extend on her knowledge and gain a reward ing career.

Soyeon has completed a Dip loma of Early Childhood Education and Ca re at South Metropolitan TAFE and she is currently studying a Bachelor of Early Childhood Education at Edith Cowan University. She also recently completed her professional placement with ASC. At her previous workplace she was well kno wn for her particular passion of working with the pre-school children, educating them to acquire skil ls and knowledge as they prepared to transition to primary school.

Soyeon advocates a play-ba sed pedagogy and a child-centred approach to Ear ly Years education, and believes that learning sho uld be driven by the children’s interests. As an ear ly childhood professional, Soyeon said she actively resp onds to children’s emotional, social, cognitive and physical needs to assist them to develop growth mindsets, and resilience and to also value perseverance , whilst maintaining a positive attitude to learning. As OSHC Educational Leader, Soyeon strives to sup port educators within their roles, extending their knowle dge and passion.

MR JIM SHACKLETON Assistant Director of Djoowak: The Beyond Boundaries Institute (BBI) After four successful years as the Head of Science at All Saints’ College, Mr Jim Shackleton was appointed as the Assistant Director of BBI this year. In this position, Jim will work closely with the Director of BBI, Ms Esther Hill, and other members of the College’s Leadership Team in advancing our pedagogical direction, supporting the development and delivery of a world-class teaching and learning program.

With a particular focus on the College’s secondary campus, Jim hopes to help drive pedagogical collaboration, review and change, fostering a culture of collaborative collegiality, and ensuring teaching staff at ASC are committed to continuous professional reflection and the ongoing development of practice.

He will also continue to be involved in the teaching of Science through Year 12 Chemistry.

Before commencing at ASC, Jim spent 15 years at Trinity College in East Perth, teaching Science and Chemistry and serving as a Head of Year. He is also proud to claim 22 years of dedicated service to the Australian Air Force Cadets program as a Senior Officer, where he has led several national programs. Outside the College, Jim is currently undertaking a Master of Education in Advanced Pedagogies at Curtin University.

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ACADEMICS-IN-RESIDENCE The College’s Djoowak: The Beyond Boundaries Institute (BBI) was delighted to welcome UKbased global thought leader, David Price OBE, to All Saints’ last month to provide a rare professional development opportunity for teachers and present to parents and community members.

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David is the author of Open: How we’ll Work, Live and Learn in the Future and editor of Education Forward: Moving Schools into the Future, and has led numerous international education projects, helping schools and organisations gear themselves up to meet the challenges of the 21st century. In 2009, he was awarded an OBE by Her Majesty the Queen.

David was joined at the College by his wife, Clare Price, an Arts Education Consultant with more than 20 years’ experience, for two days in early March this year as our Academics-in-Residence.

David and Clare hosted a two-day workshop on Project-Based Learning (PBL) for 36 teachers from All Saints’ and schools across the state. The program introduced teachers to PBL and how it helps students develop the essential 21st

century skills of collaboration, critical thinking and self-direction.

As part of the College’s Djaaliny Community Learning Program, parents, teachers and community members were also fortunate to hear David’s thoughts on education for the future and how we can make learning powerful, during his presentation in our Centre for Performing Arts.

On Thursday, 7 March, after running the second day of the professional development workshop, David led a round-table discussion with WA education leaders who were eager to speak with him and one another about how to prepare for future shifts in work, leisure and the digitally-connected world.

The College and BBI are grateful for David and Clare sharing their extensive knowledge with our community, as we continue to explore new and flexible structures and practices for learning.

L–R: Ms Belinda Provis (ASC Principal), David Price, Ms Esther Hill (Director of BBI), Clare Price

We look forward to welcoming back Prof Yong Zhao, Patron of the BBI’s Advisory Group, in May this year for his third consecutive residency at the College. To learn more about the College’s BBI, and to see our upcoming Djaaliny presenters, please visit allsaints.wa.edu.au

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Celebrating

OUR CLASS OF 2018

The All Saints’ College community is pleased to celebrate with our Class of 2018 some outstanding Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) results.

While a non-selective school, we believe that there are as many measures and definitions of ‘success’ as there are students at the College. With our diverse student population choosing from a range of course options, we recognise the importance of individual goals and achievements, and in this edition of The Dove, we acknowledge and celebrate some wonderful academic achievements on a state and national scale.

WE CONGRATULATE OUR COLLEGE DUX, ARON THIAN, WHO ACHIEVED A ‘PERFECT SCORE’ ATAR OF 99.95 AND

7% OF ALL SAINTS’ ELIGIBLE YEAR 12 COHORT ACHIEVED AN ATAR OF 99 OR ABOVE.

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24% 24% OF OUR CLASS OF 2018 ACHIEVED AN ATAR OF 95 OR ABOVE.

43% 43% OF ASC STUDENTS ACHIEVED AN ATAR OF 90 OR ABOVE.

LEADING SCHOOL STATUS

These are awarded to the student who achieves the top mark in Western Australia in a subject in the WACE exams. We congratulate Aron Thian who achieved a Subject Exhibition for Physics. Rachelle Dollar achieved the top mark in the state for Integrated Science. However, Exhibitions are not awarded for courses in which the state-wide enrolment is less than 100.

All Saints’ College also celebrates the breadth of its success, achieving ‘leading school’ status in a range of subjects. This status is awarded to schools based on the percentage of students whose marks are in the top 15% of all students taking that course.

VET EXHIBITION Noah Tomich was awarded a VET Exhibition and VET Certificate of Excellence in Business and Financial Services, Information and Communications Technology, for demonstrating the most outstanding performance in an Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) VET Certificate II or higher and for being in the top 0.5% of candidates in his final year.

CERTIFICATES OF EXCELLENCE Nine Certificates of Excellence (achieving in the top 0.5% of candidates) were awarded to All Saints’ students in the following subjects:

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OUR 2018 PROXIME ACCESSIT, JOANNE LUO, WHO ACHIEVED AN ATAR OF 99.9

• Chemistry – Joanne Luo • English – Ashleigh Heng-Chin • Mathematics Methods – Aidan Smith (Year 11, 2018) • Mathematics Methods – Aron Thian • Physics – Aron Thian • Physics – Aryan Kalra • Politics and Law – Aron Thian • Psychology – Holly Morgan • Business and Financial Services, Information and Communications Technology VET – Noah Tomich

In 2018 All Saints’ College achieved ‘leading school’ status in: • Biology • Computer Science • Dance • Drama • Geography • Integrated Science • Mathematics Applications • Mathematics Methods • Mathematics Specialist • Modern History • Physics • Politics and Law • Psychology To be eligible for ‘leading school’ status, schools must have at least 10 students enrolled in the course; it is worth noting, therefore, that in 2018 ASC ran 18 Year 12 courses, including 10 ATAR courses, with fewer than 10 students.

VET ACHIEVEMENTS In addition to a broad curriculum offering of ATAR and General courses, All Saints’ College is proud to ‘broker’ for our students a range of tailor-made Vocational Education and Training (VET) opportunities, and in 2018 we celebrated the fact that many of our students sought and achieved the following qualifications:

• Certificate II: Outdoor Recreation (Sean Curran); Information Digital Media and Technology (Joel Walkemeyer); Creative Industries (Kate Dickason).

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• Certificate III: Agriculture (Byron Blevin); Applied Language (French) (Georgia Balding, Rachelle Dollar, Jasmin Ozolins, Baran Rostamian, Divyansh Sharma, Jacob Smith, Grace Tang, Steven Thiele); Animal Studies (Emily Minchin).

• Certificate IV: Business (Noah Tomich and Finn Williams-Buckenara); Education Support (Sophie Driscoll and Chloe Pedersen); Beauty Therapy (Mackenzie Adams).

We congratulate the ASC students who achieved these impressive VET qualifications.

CERTIFICATES OF MERIT AND DISTINCTION Certificates of Merit or Distinction are awarded to each eligible student who in their last three consecutive years of senior secondary WACE enrolment achieves: Certificate of Merit (150–189 points) and Certificate of Distinction (190–200 points).

The points are accrued from 20 Year 11 and Year 12 units, of which 10 are Year 12 units.

In 2018, 26 All Saints’ students achieved Certificates of Distinction and 33 received Certificates of Merit for their consistent efforts over their final years at the College.

We thank, congratulate and wish well our Class of 2018 as they now embark upon the next chapter in their learning and lives, and we look forward to their ongoing association with our College community through the Old Saints’ Association and their participation in the life of our College.

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YEAR 11 STUDENTS GAIN ON-THE-JOB EXPERIENCE Since the 1980s, All Saints’ College has been preparing Senior School students for life beyond school by helping them gain insight into their desired future occupations through our valuable Work Experience program.

The program is run annually for our entire Year 11 cohort and takes place in the final week of their academic year. This is an important time in their schooling journey as they prepare to embark on their final year at the College and then into the ‘real world’ of tertiary education, the workforce, or travel.

Our 2018 Year 11s embraced the College’s Work Experience program and were eager to secure a placement early in the year.

The students worked across a vast array of industry sectors, from health and medicine,

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media and communications to construction, hospitality, accounting and the arts. Some of our Year 11s explored their passions in aviation and veterinary science, while others were engaged in medical or environmental research.

At the conclusion of the week, our Year 11s reflected on the experience, saying they had a greater understanding of the professions in which they hope to be employed; learnt new (or enhanced existing) knowledge and skills; and enjoyed being exposed to the working environment.

Parents or members of the College’s wider community who are interested in hosting one of our Year 11 students in their workplace this year or in the future are asked to please contact Ms Grace Itzstein, Futures’ Facilitator, by emailing grace.itzstein@allsaints.wa.edu.au

Our students ’ thoughts “Work Experience gave us a taste of what work is like in the real world, and whether or not we want to work in the field we chose.” Jenna Beugelaar (Image 2)

“My favourite part of Work Experienc e was the relationships I formed with my colleagues and the way they treated me as an adult.” Leo Dalitz (Image 1)

“I had a lot of fun working with both Daniel and Trudi, as they are really lovely and friendly people. Some of my favourite tasks included taking photos of outdoor learning resources and being creative by getting to make some of the resources which will be used when teaching kids.” Emma Watson (Image 4)

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Medal Winners TOP THE STATE IN

ICAS

More than 980 000 students across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Region participate in the annual year-level International Competitions and Assessments for Schools (ICAS) examinations.

Run by Educational Assessment Australia of the University of New South Wales for over 35 years, ICAS is designed to assess students’ higher-order thinking and problem-solving skills in aspects of Mathematics, Science, English, Writing, Digital Technologies and Spelling.

In every state, students with the top score in each subject and year level are awarded a Medal and Certificate; the highest recognition from ICAS.

All Saints’ College students have participated in the assessments for many years and have consistently achieved exceptional results, with six Medal recipients in 2015, five in 2016 and four in 2017.

We are delighted to announce that last year seven of our Junior and Senior School students received nine ICAS Medals (two were double medal winners) for their results in the examinations. Our students received the highest marks in Western Australia in Science for Years 5 and 8; Mathematics for Years 7, 8, 10 and 12; and English for Years 10 and 12.

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Dancers

SHOWCASE SKILLS IN ANNUAL PERFORMANCE All Saints’ College dancers from Years 3–12 have an opportunity to demonstrate the creative, technical and expressive skills developed in their curricular and cocurricular programs by performing in our annual Dance Concert.

This highly-anticipated event for our College community is typically held over three nights in Term 3 in our Centre for Performing Arts.

The Concert features performances that have been developed during class time with our Dance teachers, as well as works choreographed by our student and Old Saint teachers in before and after school cocurricular sessions. On some occasions, guest professionals are invited to compose special Dance works.

In 2018, more than 250 dancers from across our Junior and Senior Schools performed in the Presence Dance Concert which sought to capture the moment of ‘now’.

“Every work explored what we can do to live in the present moment more often, what is important to us all, and what it means to have a presence,” said Ms Narelle Codalonga (Dance Coordinator).

“From topical issues such as climate change and discrimination, to the presence of mind and attention needed to be a Formula 1 driver, to capturing the presence of inspiring people such as Queen Elizabeth and PT Barnum, The Greatest Showman, our 2018 Dance Concert allowed dancers to seize every moment,” added Ms Codalonga.

More than 30 engaging and inspiring dances of various genres and styles were performed in last year’s Concert, covering ballet, jazz, contemporary, hip hop and musical theatre.

Save the dates for our 2019

The College congratulates all the dancers and Arts staff who helped to produce another exceptional display of talent.

14, 15 and 16 August 2019 - Further details will be available in the The College Courier and on our ASC Facebook page (@allsaintscollegewa) later in the year.

DID YOU KNOW?

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Dance Concert

The concept and title of the 2013 College Dance Concert was ‘Terpsichore’ – Greek Muse of Dance.

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ECC TAKES LESSONS OUTSIDE FOR OUTDOOR CLASSROOM DAY Learning and playing outdoors are immensely beneficial for the development of young children, which is why they are core to the College’s Early Childhood Centre (ECC) educational philosophy.

On any given day in the ECC our youngest students can be seen problemsolving, collaborating and creating as they learn outside or appreciate nature in the surrounding Bull Creek wetlands during their Bush School program.

The importance of outdoor learning and play was celebrated in our ECC for an entire day in early November last year, when all our Kindergarten – Year 2 classes took their lessons outside. And they weren’t alone. More than 300 000 students from schools across the country were also learning in the sunshine as part of the national Outdoor Classroom Day Australia initiative.

The Outdoor Classroom Day Australia campaign is led by Nature Play, supported

by Project Dirt and Unilever’s Omo team.

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2012 and founded by Anna Portch, UK Social Sustainability Expert. Three years later, the program expanded to include more than 600 schools in 15 countries, and in 2016 Project Dirt and Unilever’s Dirt is Good team decided to take the program globally.

Throughout the day last year, ASC students enjoyed their regular lessons in the outdoors, which allowed them to use and learn about nature surrounding their classrooms. They also participated in other exciting activities such as yoga sessions, painting, arts and crafts, construction building, water play, sculpture-making and enjoyed lunch at a long table.

Studies have shown that encouraging children to engage in outdoor learning and play allows them not only to be more physically active and develop important inter- and intrapersonal skills, but also helps them to find an appreciation for nature and teaches them how to take better care of the environment.

For these and many other reasons, the College is committed to providing opportunities for our students to thrive in the outdoors.

NEW LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES ON YEAR 4 OLP The College’s Outdoor Learning Program (OLP) provides unique learning opportunities for our students in Years 3–10 and Year 12 to deeply engage in different local environments, develop and build on their knowledge of outdoor education, as well as demonstrate self-management and teamwork skills.

Head of Outdoor Learning, Mr Jason Zaurs, and Outdoor Learning teacher, Mrs Katrina Goods (Class of 2007), are continually looking for ways to improve and revise our year-level programs to provide the most enriching experiences for our students.

All Saints’ and St Joseph’s communicated via letters and video chats in their classrooms as introductions to each other.

This communication helped the groups to connect before they met face to face on the first day of the OLP.

A new initiative was incorporated into our 2018 Year 4 OLP which saw our two classes communicate, collaborate and share a day with students from St Joseph’s School, located in the country town of Moora.

The two communities came together by the Moore River for a day of sharing stories, learning how to fish and working together on an art piece. The students were thrilled to catch many Black Bream and enjoyed bonding over these shared experiences in the idyllic fresh and salt water environment.

Before meeting up in Guilderton for a collaborative excursion, the students from

This exciting new partnership was developed by our Outdoor Learning team and former ASC staff member, Mr Jae Dornan, who is now the Assistant Principal at St Joseph’s. After the success of this initial collaboration, the College is looking at ways in which we can promote wider community engagement through our OLPs. Over the remaining days of the Year 4 program, our students enjoyed guided boat tours, an exploration walk, overnight campout, beachcombing, sculpture building, environmental science sessions and teambuilding activities.

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A Delicate Last year’s Junior School Concert, A Delicate Web of Life, was the culmination of rich inquiries into endangered species of Western Australia undertaken by our PrePrimary to Year 4 classes.

This real-world issue was selected as the focus of the 2018 Junior School Concert and inquiries. It provided an opportunity for our students to become aware of their place in the world and how their own (and others’) actions impact the natural environment.

The project had multiple curriculum links for all year levels, and while the focus was on contributing to our College Vision ‘To make a positive difference in our world’, students also used their research skills and critical and creative thinking during the process.

Throughout Term 3 the students explored the Numbat, Woylie, Red-tailed Black Cockatoo, Bilby and Sea Turtle, and immersed themselves in the concepts of environmental sustainability, human responsibility, and the interconnectedness of all life.

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WEB OF LIFE

Each class from Pre-Primary to Year 4 engaged deeply with this concept and in response prepared a unique performance with our Music and Dance teachers for the Junior School Concerts on 11 and 12 September 2018.

Year 4 students concentrated their efforts on the Numbat and the threats to its survival.

They devised and performed a short play called Numbat Neighbours which showed how small decisions we make greatly influence the survival of a species.

The focus for our Pre-Primary and Year 1 performances was on plastic pollution and the effects it has on the ocean and sea life. Pre-Primary highlighted this issue through a creative movement piece, while Year 1s wrote rhymes for their concert item which they performed while playing tuned percussion instruments.

“In each class performance, it was clear to see the children’s joy as they expressed themselves artistically as part of a group, and could appreciate the different layers that were involved in the learning process. We endeavoured to make this a rich and personal experience while capturing the heart of the topic, A Delicate Web of Life,” said Ms Penelope Crane (Dean of Junior School).

Year 2 classes investigated life cycles and habitats of endangered species as part of their learning in Science, and in Library they learnt about the Bilby and Red-tailed Black Cockatoo. Their performance was a stage adaptation of Narelle Oliver’s story, Baby Bilby, Where do you Sleep?

‘Earth’ was the theme of the Year 3 performance and inquiry which linked to several subject areas. They investigated the Woylie, an endangered marsupial, and through abstract movements and musical stimulus expressed their powerful message to the community.

The finale of the 2018 Junior School Concert was a singing performance of Be the Change, written by Emily Barden, to inspire our community to make a positive difference in our world for endangered species.

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SHEVANKA DIAS ENE ABEYAGUNAWARD

Prestigious SUMMER SCHOOLS PROGRAMS

During the recent holiday breaks (while most were enjoying the time away from school), a number of our Senior School students were invited to participate in prestigious national and international Mathematics, Science, Informatics and Music summer school programs to extend their learning.

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XIAOYU CHEN (Year 9, 2019) – Mathematics

Xiaoyu travelled to Melbourne for the Australian Mathematical Olympiad Committee (AMOC) Mathematics School of Excellence in November last year, and then to Canberra for the National Mathematics Summer School (NMSS) in January 2019.

Forty-six participants were invited to the AMOC school held at the University of Melbourne, which identifies and develops the skills of students for selection into the Australian Teams who will compete at the International Mathematical Olympiad in 2020, and beyond.

NMSS is usually restricted to students who have completed Year 11. In Year 8, when he was selected, Xiaoyu was the youngest student from the state to be invited to NMSS (the youngest WA participant before him was in Year 10). In addition to this, Xiaoyu was presented with the ‘Larry Blakers Scholarship’ which is a monetary prize for the most promising student selected to attend the NMSS. “NMSS was a very valuable and enjoyable experience for me. I not only learnt about new Mathematics (and how Mathematics is used in the real world), but I also made a lot of new friends,” said Xiaoyu.

“Each day would start with a Number Theory / Algebra course, which included many interesting things from generators in mods to Gaussian integers and complex numbers. In the afternoon, we would have either a Knot Theory or Projective Geometry course, both of which are highly interesting topics. Additionally, we would have time to spend on doing problem sets to reinforce our knowledge further and to discover new things that were not covered in the lectures,” he said.

“All in all, it was an amazing experience, and I would do it all again in a heartbeat.”

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National Mathematics Rémi participated in the alongside Xiaoyu Chen Summer School (NMSS) the first NMSS in which earlier this year. This was d after having such Rémi has participated, an he hopes it won’t be a wonderful experience, receive an invitation to the last, and that he will attend next year. school is a two-week This prestigious summer at the Australian residential program held nberra from 6–19 National University in Ca January 2019. both challenging and “The Mathematics was social environment interesting, but I found the oyed puzzles at meals, at NMSS great. We enj mes and cards in the programming, board ga i. evenings,” reflected Rém Accelerator was a “The trip to the Particle group choosing to the highlight, with most of ht, a concert was held attend. On the final nig owing which many of with several fun acts, foll night playing cards, us decided to spend the ot Theory (one of the table tennis or doing Kn topics we studied).”

OLIVIA CLINCKERS (Year 10, 2019) – Music

During the British summer holidays, talented flautist, Olivia, travelled to the United Kingdom after being selected for the Orchestral Program at the Ingenium Academy, an International Music Summer School.

Olivia attended the school from 22 July to 5 August 2018, staying at Winchester College, Hampshire with students from around the world.

“I participated in the Orchestral Program for two weeks, learning challenging repertoire and performing at a concert at the end of each week. The first week was conducted by Matthew Taylor, with whom we performed Beethoven’s Coriolan Overture, Brahms’s Hungarian Dances Nos. 1 and 10, a composition Matthew wrote called The Needles, and Beethoven’s Choral Fantasy. The first concert was held at Winchester College, and it ended with an English summer BBQ. We performed a variety of pieces with conductor, Tom Hammond, during Week Two and our second concert took place at St James’ Church, Piccadilly in London,” commented Olivia.

“During the summer school I also attended private lessons, masterclasses and workshops, which included Jazz Improvisation, Big Band, Sectionals, Alexander Technique and Composition. Each day we played and practised from four-and-a-half to more than seven hours,” she said.

“We also enjoyed scheduled outings and participated in a variety of evening activities. I met over 100 different people from more than 54 countries. I made many new friends, which helped make this whole experience unforgettable. I am so grateful for the opportunity and I hope that I can go back this year.”

AIDAN SMITH (Year 12, 2019) – Informatics

Aidan was one of 25 students nationwide invited to attend the Australian Informatics Olympiad Committee (AIOC), Informatics School of Excellence, held at the Australian National University over 10 days in December 2018. Students are selected based on their performance in the Australian Informatics Olympiad, in which Aidan was awarded a Gold Certificate in September last year.

“The 2018 AIOC Informatics Summer School was the third Informatics camp I have been invited to attend.

Informatics is problem-solving where you have to use programming to express your solution. Problem-solving is something I have always enjoyed, which is what initially attracted me to Informatics,” said Aidan.

“At the university, we had lectures on various algorithms and problem-solving techniques, as well as some time to practise our skills at the computer labs. We stayed at Burgmann College, next to the university campus, where I spent my free time playing cards, table tennis and board games with the other Informatics students from around Australia,” he added.

“The school’s purpose is to prepare aspiring Australian Senior School students for a position on the national team for the International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI). Last year through this program, my brother Jacob Smith (Class of 2018), was one of the four students selected for the national team. This year, the IOI will be held in August in Azerbaijan, and I would love the opportunity to be there to represent Australia.”

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(Year 6, 2019) JING QUAN CHONG

Celebrating INTERNATIONAL SUCCESS A number of All Saints’ College students have recently enjoyed success at an international level.

We are pleased to share two of these achievements, along with the students’ reflections, in this edition of The Dove.

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dal in last year’s After winning a Silver Me tical Olympiad (SEAMO) Southeast Asian Mathema was invited to travel to examination, Jing Quan lia year to represent Austra Singapore in January this r ove all m fro es ativ resent and compete against rep O X competition.

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I could feel my heart rac extremely ner vous, and The n. ga be t tes ted, the Once everybody was sea tI t harder and harder, bu go r pe pa questions on the d. sai he ” them right, was determined to get ards Ceremony and The next day was the Aw Sentosa Resorts World Gala Dinner held in the Convention Centre. different countries donning “I saw lots of people from w tumes. I was anxious to kno their beautiful cultural cos led award winners were cal my results. First, the credit s wa me na my n The silver. up, then the bronze, and great s wa It c. tati ecs s dal! I wa called. I got a Silver Me thank d paid off. Most of all, I that all my hard work ha .” portunity and experience God for this valuable op

KAYLA O’CONNOR (Year 8, 2019) Kayla was the only female soccer player in the Brisbane FC Barcelona Escola (FCBEscola) Academy Under 13 Squad to represent Australia at the inaugural Barça Academy Asia Pacific Cup in Delhi, India from 21–27 January 2019.

Here, Kayla shares her experience: “Playing the tournament in Delhi was a unique experience; the colours and smells, the people, the food and the culture, were all so different to Perth.

Holding the Aussie banner high at the Opening Ceremony, we joined 47 other teams from Delhi, Japan, China, Spain and Singapore. Spanish football legend, Luis García, even made a guest appearance – we couldn’t have been more excited!

We played six matches in all, winning three, drawing with the local Delhi side, and losing to two Japanese teams that were lightning fast and played some very tactical football. Barcelona were the Title Contenders in every division, but their Under 13s couldn’t match the fast and physical Delhi that eventually lost to Singapore on penalties.

Our final match on Saturday night saw us lift our game, score plenty of goals and play much better as a team.

All too quickly, it was time for the Closing Ceremony and to farewell our new friends and hosts. I was very fortunate to meet the Director of Barça Escola worldwide and be interviewed by the Club’s Media Manager about my experiences.

The Tournament truly was the opportunity of a lifetime, and I’m very grateful to Mr Green and all the ASC teachers who have supported my progress, as well as to the Parents and Friends’ Society who helped to make it possible.”

RESTLESS CURIOSITY GRANTS SUPPORT STAFF INNOVATION PROJECTS All Saints’ College’s Restless Curiosity program was developed five years ago to support our staff in their ongoing learning and growth by assisting them with attending professional development programs and conferences, or undertaking further study and research.

In 2017 the College introduced a new component to the Restless Curiosity program, inviting staff to apply for Grants to support an innovative idea they are keen to explore that may benefit our students and community.

Last year, we were delighted to award two Senior School Science teachers, Mr John Hunt and Ms Catherine Donnelly, with Restless Curiosity Grants to pursue their innovative projects.

Mr Hunt’s project was to expand the College’s Yoga program and explore the benefits of Yoga for young people. As a result of the grant, the College now offers our Year 11 and 12 students the option to undertake the ‘Teaching Yoga to Younger Children Certificate’ during their Personal Enrichment Periods (PEP).

In addition to this, Mr Hunt also runs a weekly cocurricular Yoga activity for Years 3–6, as well as a weekly cocurricular program for students in Years 7–10 which includes opportunities for them to run Yoga games for the Junior School students.

“I am very grateful to the College for supporting my Yoga Innovation Project in 2018. All Saints’ supported me to attend a 95-Hour Yoga Training in Singapore, a course that specialised in Children’s Yoga.

This inspired me in many ways and led to the development of the Certificate and cocurricular programs,” commented Mr Hunt.

Our second 2018 Restless Curiosity Grant saw Ms Donnelly investigate possible STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) electives for students in Years 9 and 10, which coincided with her research project in the final year of her Master of Education (STEM).

“The process involved consultation with ASC’s Heads of Department in Mathematics, Science and Technology, and the Director of Djoowak: The Beyond Boundaries Institute. I surveyed our students in Years 8–12 to find out what they would like (or would have liked, given the option) from an elective in these learning areas, and visited other schools to observe how they have approached the STEM learning environment,” said Ms Donnelly.

Taking her research and using the outcomes of her Master’s studies to support her decisions, Ms Donnelly designed the Project STEM course at the College (see page 42). The elective was chosen by more than 60 students in Years 9 and 10 this year, and is being taught by Ms Donnelly and Ms Samantha Rees (Senior School Mathematics teacher).

After receiving a number of applications from staff, the College is pleased to advise that the following Innovation Projects have received 2019 Restless Curiosity Grants, and we look forward to reporting on these in the future.

• The development of a Wellbeing App (Mr Scott Corbett and Mr Stephen Roberts).

• The development of a support program for newly-qualified/new-to-ASC teaching staff (Ms Samantha Rees).

• Outdoor Learning engagement in our unique Bush School to promote environmental awareness and to develop higher-order outdoor skills in our Kindergarten – Year 2 students (Mrs Katrina Goods, Class of 2007).

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Recognising STAFF ACHIEVEMENTS

At All Saints’ College, we are proud of the commitment our staff demonstrate towards their personal and professional development.

We are delighted to share with our community, in this edition of The Dove, recent acknowledgements of some of our teachers’ dedication to developing their knowledge and practice beyond the classroom.

HE ASC STAFF NAMED IN T T NATION’S 2018 HOT LIS Ms Brooke Haendel

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July and August 2019 time Oliver has This will be the 11th ich is a true coached the team, wh itment to coaching mm recognition of his co this will be the year girls’ AFL. Hopefully trophy home again that WA can bring the ell done and good for the third time. W iver! luck at nationals, Ol

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Mr Jim Shackleton Earlier this year, Assistant Director of Djoowak: The Beyond Boundaries Institute, Mr Jim Shackleton, was appointed Unit Coordinator and Lecturer at the School of Education of Murdoch University.

Jim delivers a unit as part of the LEAP Program, which is designed to assist primary school qualified teachers to teach secondary Science in Years 7–10. As the former Head of Science at All Saints’ and with 20 years of teaching experience, Jim brings much to this role at Murdoch.

We are delighted that Jim’s expertise and experience are acknowledged in this way at Murdoch and pleased for the benefits it offers our College and students.

enior Mr Greg Clarke (S Congratulations to ited cher) who was inv School English tea rrent cu his to d ke arch lin to present his rese Arts and national Journal of studies at the Inter r Social nal Conference fo Sciences’ Internatio rsity nities at the Unive Sciences and Huma 2018 many, and at the of Freiburg in Ger r Studies de en G on ence International Confer Cambridge. at the University of d the eek of Term 4 an “During the last w ted at en es holidays, I pr beginning of the paper y M conferences. two international literature of ld arch in the fie was original rese g. y,” said Gre and literary theor ing ring people, includ “I met some inspi m ation Professor fro a prominent Educ ing yed thought-provok Iceland, and enjo al itic are leading in cr presentations that hly ug e studies. I thoro theory and literatur , and es g at the conferenc enjoyed presentin ort pp su e for its continual I thank the Colleg d ar rw fo ent. I am looking and encouragem re!” to the next adventu

Ms Jennifer Winley Commendations to All Saints’ College Music teacher, Ms Jennifer Winley, who has been invited by the Western Australia Youth Orchestra (WAYO) to conduct their Philharmonic Orchestra in Semester 1 and to also conduct the main WAYO ensemble in Semester 2.

For over 44 years, WAYO has inspired young people to achieve excellence through music, helping them to develop essential skills for performance. The not-for-profit community organisation is one of Australia’s leading and most comprehensive youth orchestra programs, with more than 400 members from across WA. We are proud to announce that Jennifer, in a major concert, will be the first female conductor to lead the Association’s premier ensemble which is considered one of the finest youth orchestras in the country.

Head of Forrest House and Hea lth Coordinator, Ms Brooke Haende l is currently an Adjunct Lecturer at The University of Western Australia (UWA). For nine years Brooke has coordinated and delivered Health Education and Health Promotion units to pre-ser vice teac hers enrolled in the Master of Teachin g program in the School of Sport Science, Exercise and Health at UWA. The College commends Brooke, who was recently invited by Murdoch Uni versity’s Deputy Vice Chancellor, Researc h and Innovation, Prof David Morrison, to the position of Adjunct Lecturer at that University.

Brooke’s expertise was further ack nowledged when she was elected to the role of Chair of the Physical Education Studies Teachers’ Association (PESTA) of Western Aus tralia in February this year.

The College was pleased to rece ntly host the PESTA WA Awards Cer emony to acknowledge the students, staf f and schools who have set exemplary standards in Unit 3 and 4 Physical Educati on Studies.

Following this event, teachers from across the state participated in the ann ual PESTA Professional Learning Seminar at All Saints’.

Each year The Educator Magazine publishes a national ‘Hot List’; recognising professionals from across the country for their outstanding the and innovative approach to education sector.

and After an extensive nomination d to ase ple are selection process, we llege Co nts’ Sai announce that four All ‘Hot 18 20 the on staff were recognised als ion fess pro ion List’ among 53 educat y ustr ind and ties from schools, universi across Australia.

Hill Congratulations to Ms Esther ond Bey The ak: ow Djo of r (Directo Stephen Boundaries Institute (BBI)), Mr Rev Tim Roberts (Director of the Arts), ing), Russell (Dean of Student Wellbe menced in and Mr Peter Allen (who com 19). the role of Vice Principal in 20 The Esther was acknowledged by the BBI of ship der lea Educator for her ent of pm elo dev the at All Saints’ and way Run our and ies Propeller Industr vat[ED] Inno the as ll we Pop-up Shop, as s wa n phe Ste program. While,

work in recognised for his significant of the ch laun the ng the Arts, includi seen has ich wh any HotHouse Comp link to t dui con a e om the College bec with ity mun com er wid students and the als. ion industry profess List for Tim was selected on the Hot service 40 strategically implementing ding bed em programs and creatively um icul curr ethics and justice into the , while 12 r Yea from Pre-Kindergarten to vice Ser of d in his previous role as Hea e Vic ent Learning at ASC. Our curr for his Principal, Peter, was recognised ool, sch er innovative work at his form Scotch College. a Provis, All Saints’ Principal, Ms Belind f had said she was delighted our staf ve vati inno r thei for ised been recogn approach to education. their “I congratulate these staff for and nce dedication to excelle areas. innovation in their respective f make staf our t tha We are delighted t List,” Ho al ion nat up almost 6% of the said Ms Provis.

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ASC GROUP INVITED TO INAUGURAL INNOVATION SUMMER CAMP IN CHINA All Saints’ College is proud to have been offered 11 funded places for our students to attend the inaugural Innovation, Creativity, and Entrepreneurship Education (ICEE) Summer Camp in Chongqing, China from 17–30 August 2019.

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Conceived and designed by friend of All Saints’ and Patron of the College’s Djoowak: The Beyond Boundaries Institute, Prof Yong Zhao, the ICEE Summer Camp is a two-week program focusing on developing globally competent, innovative, creative and entrepreneurial youth.

The theme of the 2019 Summer Camp is Take Chongqing to the World. The participants’ task is to design and develop creative products and services that will help the world better understand Chongqing, a vibrant city of over 30 million people with a history spanning more than 3 000 years.

We are privileged to have been presented with a quarter of all available global places at this year’s camp, as there is a cap of 40 students from Australia, the United States and Europe. Additionally, there will be around 200 Chinese students participating from Chongqing No.8 Secondary School.

The 2019 ASC team will be accompanied by the group leader, Ms Laura Strentz (Head of Propeller Industries), as well as Dr Jim Mullaney (Year 7 teacher) and Ms Samantha Rees (Senior School Mathematics teacher). We congratulate the pictured ASC students who, after undergoing an application and interview process, have been announced as our successful participants of this year’s unique and exciting ICEE Summer Camp.

Ullas 12, 2019), Aditya rry Watkins (Year Ha : L–R ), Jeremy w 19 Ro 20 , ck Ba Butler (Year 10 10, 2019), Silas n Smith Elle ), 19 Chandran (Year 20 , 10 (Year 19), Holly Baker w L–R: Dr Jim Ash (Year 11, 20 ntha Rees Front Ro ma Sa Ms ), 19 ssidy Steel (Year 11, 20 Ca ), 19 , 20 av Rajesh (Year 10 Mullaney, Madh 19), Ashley Lance 20 9, ar (Ye ge Samara Ain 9, 2019) (Year 11, 2019), Lucy Snow (Year Ms Laura Strentz, ), 19 20 , 10 ar (Ye

THE AGENCY PROVIDES ‘REAL WORLD’ OPPORTUNITIES In our quest to promote student agency at All Saints’ and to break down the barrier between school and ‘the real world’, the College’s Djoowak: The Beyond Boundaries Institute (BBI) was pleased to launch The Agency in Term 1 this year.

The Agency is a forum that offers our students the opportunity to apply for various (paid) tasks at All Saints’ while, most importantly, maintaining the strong service ethic of our community – where ASC students develop the lifelong habit of volunteering their time and talents for the betterment of their communities.

Interested students (aged 14 and above) are now able to formally apply for roles,

shaping statements of claim that highlight their capabilities, and then be interviewed for (initially, at least) the following shortterm contracts: • Book reviewer • Illustrator • Grounds/maintenance work • OLP equipment assistant • Designer • Video editor • Photographer

• Student ICT helpdesk • Oral Historian The College’s BBI is delighted to be able to launch this initiative which will enable students to apply their passions, skills and talents in authentic contexts. We look forward to further communicating how the College is providing more ‘real world’ opportunities for our students through The Agency in the next edition of The Dove.

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Runway Product Feature SIENNA GORMAN

(Year 7, 2019) – SL Candles

L-R: Ms Vane ssa Kirkham (Senior Scho Runway Coo ol rdinator), Ka te Ellement, Ell Humanities teacher and en Smith, Jere my Ash

MEET THE TEAM BEHIND RUNWAY The College’s Runway Pop-up Shop, located in the Wanju café foyer, is a place for our entrepreneurial students to showcase and sell their innovative products and services, and to seek support on how to develop their businesses.

Designed by a Year 5 student two years ago and constructed by our Maintenance staff members last year, Runway currently features an array of products and services created by students across a range of year levels.

The College’s pop-up shop is managed and run by a student team, which is coordinated by Ms Vanessa Kirkham (Senior School Humanities teacher), and supported by the staff at Wanju.

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11, 2019), are responsible for sales, cash management, staffing, merchandising and liaising with businesses. Current Year 12 Enterprise Captain, Lily Li, who was responsible for developing the logo and branding for Runway, also assists the leaders by consulting on signage for businesses.

This year the Runway team is looking at new ways to support businesses, including the development of social media pages to promote student products and services, and a Business Hub located in The Hangar where posters can be printed, and photographs can be taken for marketing purposes.

There are also plans to develop and launch a Runway 2.0 competition for students to design a lighter and easierto-transport pop-up shop which can be used at events around the College campus. The team hopes this new pop-up shop may even venture beyond All Saints’ to local community markets.

Our student products and services available at Runway are high quality and reasonably-priced. The leaders and Ms Kirkham are currently working on product criteria, which each business must meet to stock their product on the pop-up shelves.

The team invites interested All Saints’ students to pitch their products by emailing runway@allsaints.wa.edu.au or by visiting The Hangar after school on Tuesdays.

Community members are invited to visit Runway to view and purchase the vast range of innovative products and services developed by our students! If a Runway Leader isn’t operating the stall, visitors are still able to make purchases by taking the product to the Wanju café counter. The café is open Monday – Friday, 8.00am – 11.00am and 2.30pm – 4.30pm.

Sienna (one of our 2019 Inno vation and Entrepreneurship Scholarship recipients) started her candle business, SL Candles, in 2017; she saw candles bei ng sold at markets and thought that she could make them too! SL stands for Sienna Lily (her first and middle names). To dev elop the business, Sienna needed to dec ide what types of candles she wanted to make, and how they would be disp layed and packaged. When Sienna dev eloped her business, she had created a couple of scents, and now she has six, including: Vanilla Caramel; Coco Lime; Black Raspberry and Vanilla; Strawb erry Champagne and Vanilla; and French Pear. Sienna said the French Pear is the most popular, and she has sold around 300 candles so far. As well as selling the candles at Runway, SL Ca ndles are available at Sienna’s friends and family’s businesses. She also held her first stall at Pasar Malam this year. The candles are $20.00 each and the aro mas are wonderful! Make sure you che ck out SL Candles when you next visi t Runway.

Tech Girls

TAKE OUT TOP SPOT IN WA WITH THEIR INNOVATIVE APP For the second year running, an All Saints’ team has won the WA State Primary Division of the 2018 Tech Girls are Superheroes competition with their innovative phone application (app) which helps users to be more environmentally conscious through recycling.

Current Year 5 students Penelope Duff, Stephanie Masaryk, Mia Jelas and Astrid Ravn (also known as the Super4 Team) developed their Recycle Rush app to provide free education about recycling and encourage West Australians to recycle and re-use.

“Recycle Rush is a game where you can play against family members and check your points to see if you are a good

recycler,” said the Super4 team.

“The players earn points to encourage them to recycle or re-use in real life, so it becomes a habit. It also encourages players to have a worm farm, keep chickens, find a recycling place and use a reusable coffee cup,” they added.

Run by the Tech Girls Movement Foundation, the Tech Girls are Superheroes competition is open to young women in Australia and New Zealand aged between 7–17 years.

In small teams, students identify a problem in their local community, then research and document a solution in a business plan, build a working app prototype and pitch it in a public video. They are supported by an industry female tech mentor who regularly meets with them over a 12-week period.

L–R: Penelope Duff, Mia Jela s, Stephanie Masaryk, Astr id Ravn

Junior School ICT teacher, Ms Brette Lockyer, said the students showed outstanding teamwork and project management abilities throughout the competition.

“They all developed not only their innovative skills but also their interpersonal and leadership capabilities. They should all be very proud of their achievements,” Ms Lockyer said.

The three other All Saints’ teams in the 2018 competition also received commendations from the judges. Animal Awareness was a WA finalist in the Primary Division, and the other two College teams received Australian United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Awards, which recognises outstanding projects that align closely with the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

Scan the QR Code to watch the team’s pitch video!

DID YOU KNOW? All Saints’ College launched Propeller Industries, our centre for innovation and entrepreneurship at the beginning of 2017. Later that year we opened Propeller’s hub, The Hangar.

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INNOVAT[ED] All Saints’ College recognises the importance of developing essential 21st century skills of critical and creative thinking, entrepreneurship and innovation in our young people in order to prepare them for this rapidly-changing world.

Through our Innovat[ED] curriculum (formerly Creative Industries), students in Years 7–10 are empowered to develop these skills (and more), as well as take greater ownership and agency of their learning.

Guided by the three principles of Purpose, Process and Powers, the course sees students engaging in authentic project-based experiences by collaborating with peers and staff, using problem-solving and Design Thinking frameworks.

Students are encouraged to flearn (learn through failing) as they develop successful solutions and projects that are worthy of a public audience. Throughout each project’s process, students are asked to document, reflect and share their learning and growth.

Our Year 7s and 8s can apply their knowledge to (and innovate around) real-life problems in their Innovat[ED] course. Our students develop their technical, critical and creative thinking skills while engaged with Design, Technology, Visual and Performing Arts through various projects.

Current Year 8 students Mia Lowe and Kate Zatella shared their experience of Innovat[ED] so far: “Beginning Innovat[ED] this year, we were separated into different groups and have started to cycle through new rotations designed to present us with some options of technologies we could use to our advantage in the upcoming weeks.

Innovat[ED] not only comes up with creative rotations like Upcycling (reinventing old items of clothing using homemade twine), the laser cutting activity (learning how to use the laser cutter in The Hangar), and Hackathon (recreating or fixing board games), it also provides support for students who would like to work on projects or businesses of their own. Often these students have been working with Propeller Industries or in The Hangar and are able to continue their work in Innovat[ED].

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them in their creative spaces. At the end, they piece it all together and edit it into a documentation of the progress of Innovat[ED]. We love Innovat[ED] because it’s flexible – if you want to try something new, or you realise something isn’t working out for you, there’s always another option.

We’re looking forward to seeing if we can produce, form and manage a business – and the products associated with it. A lot of our classmates are looking forward to learning about how to use different equipment around the College, such as the 3D printer. Overall, we think everyone is eager to explore what Innovat[ED] is all about.”

YEAR 9 Year 9 Innovat[ED] has been focusing on Stanford University’s Design Thinking in Term 1. They began the year with a Hackathon to create the ideal wallet for a partner in class. Students are following a process used by thousands of people in industry and university to learn and apply the human-centred design process for quick and creative thinking related to product design and problem-solving.

Having an understanding of Design Thinking will be the students’ ticket to pursue their interests and passions in individual or group projects in Term 2. And they will continue to rely on Design Thinking when they head into $20 Boss – an

entrepreneurship and social enterprise program run by the Foundation for Young Australians (FYA). The Year 9 Innovat[ED] course is facilitated by Ms Louise Elscot, Rev Helen Corr, Mrs Debra White and Ms Laura Strentz. The College staff are seeking Year 9s to co-design Innovat[ED] with them; interested students are asked to please email laura.strentz@allsaints.wa.edu.au

YEAR 10 The Year 10s are enjoying their first experience with Innovat[ED] this year, which began with all students rotating through four activities/challenges to engage them in using their Powers: knowledge; problemsolving; communication; team work; critical thinking; creativity; flexibility; resilience; self-management; leadership; digital literacy and cultural literacy. Across Term 1, our students: • participated in a workshop about knowledge vs information and how to harness the power of online learning;

minutes. They aim to find innovative ways to use the rope as a means to develop products for personal use or to sell at the Runway Pop-up-Shop; and • started thinking and creating through human-centered design in a Stanford University Design School-inspired Hackathon.

Later this year, our Year 10s will have an opportunity to participate in FYA’s $20 Boss Program and other opportunities to develop their skills as entrepreneurs and social change makers.

Year 10 Innovat[ED] is facilitated by Mr Peter Allen, Mrs Marianne Beattie, Ms Kate Bottomley, Ms Sue Cameron, Ms Catherine Donnelly, Ms Louise Elscot, Ms Samantha Rees and Ms Laura Strentz. The program is led by Mrs Beattie and Ms Strentz who are keen to find students to co-design with them during the coming terms; interested Year 10s can email laura.strentz@allsaints. wa.edu.au

• built a sculpture and tinkered with different designs to engage in the debate about form and function; • learnt the ancient art of rope-making known as ‘cordage’. They used cordage as a means to repurpose old sheets and clothing. Clothing waste is a landfill problem, with 23kg per capita every year equating to six tonnes every 10

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YEAR 7s SHOWCASE INNOVATIVE CREATIONS AT CHRISTMAS MARKET

STUDENTS DEVELOP SOLUTIONS TO REAL-WORLD PROBLEMS IN PROJECT STEM At the beginning of 2019, All Saints’ College introduced a new interdisciplinary elective for students in Years 9 and 10 which focuses on project-based and student-directed learning.

opportunity to work in teams to investigate and respond to authentic challenges.

Project STEM enables students to collaborate, think creatively and draw upon their knowledge, skills and understanding from Mathematics, Science and Technology to research and engineer solutions to real-world problems.

There were minimal limitations in this project to allow the creative process to organically occur and encourage students to take greater control over their learning. The only restrictions they had to follow were fitting their vehicle into a standard closed shoe box, and not using any materials that are part of commercially-available construction materials, such as LEGO.

The course incorporates practical elements of Science and Mathematics, and enables students to deepen their engagement with the design processes integral to invention and innovation.

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In Term 1, the classes were tasked with their first challenge – Twisted Motors – where they worked in small groups to design, build and present vehicles powered by the potential energy stored in an elastic band.

Design Thinking was used by students in this project, and these processes will be implemented in future challenges throughout the year. Over a period of seven weeks

they brainstormed, researched and planned, built prototype models, tested and then revised them. To conclude the project, the groups presented to the class about the structure of their prototypes and then tested each vehicle and measured the furthest distance they travelled. The students designed the evaluation matrix which focused on the competencies they are highlighting in this elective.

The land and air vehicles produced by Year 9 and 10 Project STEM students were creative and diverse. They featured recycled materials such as cardboard, CDs, bottle lids, plastic bottles, popsicle sticks, and the students used a lot of hot glue!

Throughout the process, students recorded each phase using a method of their choice (filming, photography and using diagrams); the final product was displayed

in a journal. This documentation was also important for the reflection component at the conclusion of the project. As part of the reflection, the students extended the project and discussed ethics and the implications this may have if their vehicles were to become driverless.

For the second half of Term 1, students participated in a research and communication project inspired by the soon-to-be-released documentary, 2040.

Directed by Damon Gameau, the film explores what the future could look like by the year 2040 if we embraced the best solutions already available to us to improve our planet. Our Year 9 and 10 students were asked to consider all the problems in the world, select an area of personal interest, research this topic and then present a specific solution to the problem.

Towards the end of 2018, our Year 7 cohort embarked on an entrepreneurial learning experience where they designed and created innovative products to sell to the College community at a Christmas Market.

tuned their innovative ideas and produced prototypes to ‘iron out’ any potential issues with the manufacturing of their products.

The classes began the project by identifying and understanding the qualities that make products successful, such as their usefulness, functionality and inventiveness. They then organised themselves into small groups to begin the creative brainstorming process and to consider factors including target market, time, materials and the cost of production.

On Wednesday, 21 November last year, The Common was transformed into a bustling marketplace with students and staff from across the campus invited to browse around 35 stalls and purchase some clever products created by our Year 7s.

Each group received a $30.00 initial investment for their ‘start-up’ business to help with the cost of materials and packaging, which they then had to pay back after their sales at the market in Week 7 of Term 4.

This initiative also involved a charitable component, with all profits going towards making a positive difference to one of the College’s Service Learning partner organisations.

During their Creative Industries (now known as Innovat[ED]) and Humanities and Social Science (HASS) lessons, the groups fine-

After many weeks of collaboration, experimentation and creativity, our students came together to showcase the products they had designed to the community at a Christmas Market.

At the conclusion of this event, our students had raised more than $1 700 in profits which they decided to donate to The Salvation Army. The final tally was a significant achievement and recognition of the students’ hard work and dedication throughout the project.

Any remaining items from the Christmas Market did not go unused. Our Year 7s were invited to sell any leftover products at the College’s pop-up shop Runway where the wider community had an opportunity to pick up some bargains, just in time for the festive season.

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ASC TEAM DEVELOPS TEXTS FOR YEE – A CHINESE EDUCATION START-UP Through All Saints’ connection with Prof Yong Zhao, the College was selected last year as the only pilot school globally to partner with Chinese education start-up YEE on a unique publishing project.

A team of our students and staff are delighted to be involved in this rare opportunity to write and illustrate YEE’s first books in their curriculum for teaching English, which will be distributed to primary schools throughout China.

Over the past nine months, the group has been developing a series of packages that will consist of a mentor text (a complex narrative which the teachers will read to students), as well as accompanying activities linking to the curriculum designed to support the teacher. In addition, a series of books relating to the mentor text will be included in the packages which will allow students to read independently.

The YEE Publishing Team has also been working on producing supporting materials, such as flashcards and videos, that will enable teachers to provide the students with an immersive and interactive experience. They are looking forward to presenting a completed package to Prof Zhao when he returns to All Saints’ on 29 and 30 April this year for his third academic residency.

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Throughout the process our students have been supported and guided by YEE members through video conference calls and with a visit at the end of last year from Prof Zhao and Ms Ruojun Zhong, the CEO of YEE. Talented animator and Old Saint Rory Dalitz (Class of 2017) also shared his talents with the YEE Publishing Team.

The YEE Publishing Team share below their experience of the project so far.

“As we began to plan and write our books, we wanted to gain some insight into how younger children read, to help guide how we write. To do this, we had several opportunities to meet with the PrePrimary students at the College, helping them and observing how they read. This was awesome in shaping our ideas.

The YEE Publishing Team enjoyed speaking with Katie Jiang, an author and illustrator of children’s books, when she recently came to the College and shared her experiences and ideas with us and collaborated on ways in which we can improve our books.

She first shared common processes that she uses in the creation of picture books, including introducing us to storyboards and drafting techniques.

While Katie was at ASC, we also learnt a lot about design features of picture books, such as eye-catching layouts, composition, text and media. One of the main aspects of writing children’s books

that we took away from the meeting, was the use of vocabulary repetition. We can all say that after our meeting with Katie, we developed a lot of confidence and excitement to keep creating.

For our YEE books, we decided the setting would be a familiar place: the kitchen. This area was chosen as it is recognised across cultures and languages. The very first series we have written entails the creation of a kitchen orchestra, and explores sounds, instruments, counting and teamwork.

We chose to create easily-recognisable characters that represent archetypal figures present universally in everyday society.

Our first persona was Sporty Spoon, an outgoing, sport-loving individual who acts as the confident member of the kitchen family. To make Sporty Spoon easily recognisable, he is always pictured wearing a sweatband around his head.

We used this model in the creation of all our characters.

When creating the illustrations, everyone has their own style. We all use a variety of software, such as Procreate on the iPad, and programs on our laptops, such as Sketchbook. Most of us use Sketchbook to draw, and we all display particular styles and techniques. This is exciting as we can play to our strengths and help each other as we collaborate.”

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epilogue /ˈɛpɪlɒɡ/ noun the end of a 1. a section or speech at as a comment on book or play that serves has happened. or a conclusion to what

SHOWCASE STUDENT CREATIVITY AND TALENT A number of our talented Senior School students became published writers and artists last year when their works were selected to be featured in two special publications developed by our English and Visual Arts Departments.

Our first edition of Epilogue features a collection of poems, stories, photographs and artworks developed by students throughout 2018. The title of this publication comes from a poem written by current Year 11 student Ellen Smith (see excerpt overleaf) which captures the intent of the collection of stories.

A student Editorial Team chose the final pieces that appear in Epilogue and helped with the design. They were supported by Head of English, Mr Peter Langford-Smith.

“Our intention was that this should be a student-led production. It is, after all, their voice and they should be the ones who shape how it is presented to us,” said Mr Langford-Smith.

“The texts have powerful messages about many of the contemporary issues we face in our society. It is a message to our current world from the next generation, and it

Dark blue sweeps across the sand and Dances under lucid moonlight To a rhythm no one understands.

creative work A collection of student All Saints’ College 2018

behoves us to listen carefully to what they have to say,” he added.

The second publication showcasing and celebrating the work of our students is an ASC Colouring Book featuring works created by some 2018 Year 12s during their Visual Arts Personal Enrichment Periods (PEP).

The PEP Academic and Wellbeing sessions were new to the curriculum last year, and provided an opportunity for our Year 11 and 12 students to take more ownership and control of their learning. During these periods, students can work through study, catch up with staff members or focus on their wellbeing by participating in physical, creative or restful programs.

The group of Year 12 students who participated in the Visual Arts Wellbeing PEP periods last year with our staff, Ms Louise Elscot and Ms Lucinda Crimson, drew the unique illustrations which were then brought together into a hardcopy colouring book.

The ASC Colouring Book and Epilogue are available for purchase in the studentled pop-up shop, Runway, located in the College’s Centre for Performing Arts foyer, with proceeds donated to our Service Learning partner organisations, Beyond Blue and Anglicare WA.

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Embers scatter the ground, Orange brings a welcomed warmth A ring of fire, halo renowned Life breathes an invisible force Which makes trees sway And wails songs of remorse.

Under our feet a castle stands, The clay which holds our world together, The quiet bed beneath our lands.

A place without soul Filled with stars Black as coal.

A mystery as old as time, The ability held within a mortal To do a good deed or carry out crime But we silence the screams of our home, Which is dying In a final impending dusky gloam Our universe is beautiful And we sit upon an imperial throne It’s everything All-encompassing So one day Take a moment To breathe, to feel, to think To love this world.

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All Saints’ College aims to foster an entrepreneurial mindset in our students by encouraging them to pursue their individual interests, abilities, passions and skills.

We celebrate with Tom who was recently awarded the ‘Next Generation Drone Image – 17 years and under’ prize (for his image pictured on the next page) in the Australian Association for Unmanned Systems (AAUS) Drone Photo Competition 2019.

To support the College’s culture of innovation and entrepreneurship, we celebrate and put the ‘spotlight on’ student entrepreneurs and innovators in our community who have developed their own enterprises.

In this edition of The Dove we focus our attention on two passionate and creative Year 12 entrepreneurs, Tom Heatley and Josh Spires, who have developed separate media/drone photography businesses.

Josh was acknowledged for his talent in Unsplash’s ‘25 Most Downloaded Photos of 2018 (Spring)’ with one of his beautiful images being downloaded 16 583 times. His image (featured overleaf) was shortlisted in the City of Stirling Blink Photography Awards 2018 and displayed in the Exhibition at Osborne Community Hub. Josh is also a regular contributor to the US Blog DroneRush (dronerush.com/author/joshspires).

Both students are being recognised for their skills and creativity, with their picturesque aerial photographs winning national and international awards.

We caught up with Tom and Josh to discuss their businesses, long term goals and also what advice they could share with budding entrepreneurs.

1. Tell us a little about yourself and your entrepreneurial business?

My business is a media/drone photography company called Mind’s Eye Visuals. I try to base my photography on capturing the beauty of the Australian landscape, such as the beaches down south. My newest series that I brought out at the start of the year was based in Dunsborough.

2. What advice would you give another student who has an entrepreneurial idea and wants to start their own business?

Give it a go; if you want something bad enough, you will work for it until you achieve it!

(YEAR 12, 2019) – dronenr.

3. What is the best way for people to learn more about your business and how can they place an order?

1. Tell us a little about yourself and your entrepreneurial business/project?

The best place to learn more about my business is through my social media pages on Facebook and Instagram where I post daily, showcasing my work through the posts. You can order photos directly by contacting me through social media.

I was born in South Africa and moved to Mozambique when I was very young, living there most of my early childhood until I moved to Australia in Year 1.

Around Year 7, I started to become interested in technology in general, more specifically cameras, thus creating my passion for drone photography.

Instagram: instagram.com/ mindseye.visuals/

Facebook: facebook.com/minds. eyevisualswa Email: mindseyevisualswa@gmail.com 4. What is your long-term goal?

My long-term goal is to get into the drone/surveying work field, through 3D Aerial mapping, as well as owning my own media company to do client-based work such as filming/ editing advertisements for companies showcasing their products.

dronenr. is a media company that focuses heavily on aerial photography and drone work for individuals as well as businesses. It started back in 2012 as a love for technology that turned into a love for drones and photography.

2. What advice would you give another student who has an entrepreneurial idea and wants to start their own business?

Do whatever you can to start it; whether that means creating a social media account or selling to friends and family. Eventually, you will begin to gain attention from other people, and from there you will continue to grow.

Don’t give up on the idea; if you are truly passionate about it, keep going, even if it looks like it’s just going to fail.

3. What is the best way for people to learn more about your business and how can they place an order?

The best way to learn about my business is via my website dronenr. com.au where you can take a look at all my work and purchase prints as well. College community members can use ALLSAINTS at checkout for 25% off your order.

Website: dronenr.com.au/ Instagram: instagram.com/drone_nr/ Facebook: facebook.com/dronenr/ Email: josh@dronenr.com.au 4. What is your long-term goal?

My long-term goal for dronenr. is to create a business that is able to provide photography and videography services for personal and commercial uses, as well as selling drone prints in stores and online.

5. What do you think are the characteristics of an entrepreneur?

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“On the first week of the September school holidays I, along with about 200 other teens from across Australia, met at Melbourne University for a course called Mission Discovery, run by the International Space School Educational Trust (ISSET) and Latitude Group Travel. This program is aimed at inspiring students in STEM by asking them to create original Science experiments to be done on the International Space Station (ISS), that could benefit humanity on earth and in space. These would then be presented to a panel of professionals, including an astronaut, a NASA leader and the Chief Scientist of ISSET from Kings College University in London; with one winning group’s idea being created by scientists and sent to the ISS.

group, too, it was not our first idea as we decided on this experiment the day before the presentations, and after at least three or four other experiments. However, through working together we managed to advance, finish and present our experiment successfully. So successfully, in fact, that we were one of the five out of 30 teams which made it to the finals!

For the finals, we had to present our experiment again to the entire group. After some deliberation, the judges made the announcement…our team had won! We were (and still are) incredibly excited and can’t wait for what comes next.

Over the next 24 months our experiment will be developed by scientists, approved

by NASA, and then finally sent to the ISS, where data from the experiment will be sent down via photos from a camera that will monitor the progress of the experiment.

When I started this course, I had no idea how amazing the results would be, from gaining some strong friendships in an awesome teamwork experience to being able to follow the progress of my experiment as it gets sent into space,” said Holly.

Towards the end of last year, Holly Baker (Year 10, 2019) was accepted into a unique national five-day Space and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) program in Melbourne, where she had the opportunity to work with a NASA astronaut, NASA leader, and space scientists.

For the week I worked in a team of seven to develop our idea, overcome challenges, and budget, plan, design, hypothesise, and problem-solve to finalise an idea that we would present to the judges. The final experiment that my group decided on was looking at the antibacterial properties of different types of flies in microgravity… not the first thing that comes to mind when you think ‘science experiment’! For my

Holly reflects on her experience at the Mission Discovery and discusses her team’s winning experiment – which will be conducted in space!

In July this year a Mission Discovery will be held in Perth at Curtin University, to learn more visit www.missiondiscovery.com.au

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Rookie Entrepreneurs WIN NATIONAL AWARD

As part of the College’s Innovat[ED] course, our entire Year 10 cohort participates in the Foundation for Young Australians (FYA) $20 Boss program which engages them in enterprise learning by creating products and services.

This national program tasks young people with identifying and solving real-world problems by using $20.00 of start-up capital to develop innovative solutions.

During their Creative Industries course (now known as Innovat[ED]) last year, Dulith Sirisuriya and Xinchi Zhang (Year 11, 2019) collaborated on a business idea which used their language skills and helped make a difference to the wider community.

Dulith and Xinchi developed Lan Xiang Translation to provide website translation

services to schools. Their first project was to translate the All Saints’ College home page into Mandarin to make it more accessible for overseas students, particularly those in our Chinese partner school Beijing Academy, and they are now working on translating the other pages of our website.

This innovative enterprise was noticed by the FYA, with Dulith and Xinchi awarded the foundation’s WA Rookie Enterprise of the Year (Years 10–12) prize last year.

The students said they are proud to have been recognised in this way and are excited about the opportunities ahead.

“I felt grateful and honoured to have been given this opportunity, and we are pleased to have been recognised at a national level,” said Dulith.

Xinchi added: “We are looking to expand our business to service other schools across

L–R: Xinchi Zhang and Dulith Sirisuriya

WA and Australia in an effort to help facilitate cross-cultural communication.”

All Saints’ Principal, Ms Belinda Provis, said she is proud of the boys’ efforts and said it is reflective of the entrepreneurial spirit at the College.

“One of our core responsibilities is to ensure our students are equipped to step confidently into a future characterised by rapid change and uncertainty: that requires a skill set which includes initiative and enterprise, skills of creation and collaboration, as well as a passion for problem-finding and problemsolving,” said Ms Provis.

Congratulations to Dulith and Xinchi on this wonderful achievement, and to all our Year 10 students who created some innovative projects through the $20 Boss program last year. We look forward to seeing what innovative ideas are explored by this year’s cohort.

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Ms Louise Elscot (Senior School Visual Arts teacher) enjoyed reading our College magazine on a relaxing Bali holiday during the summer break.

Head of Mathematics, Mr Phil Brockbank, holding The Dove outside the STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California.

Senior School English teacher, Mr Greg Clarke, with The Dove at the University of Cambridge where he presented at an international conference (see page 34).

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While on a recent holiday in Bali, Ms Tracey Gladwell (Junior School Education Assistant) posed for a photograph overlooking Legian Beach.

Communications Manager, Miss Kar yn Osmetti (Class of 2006), took a break from working on this edition of The Dove to go on a holiday in Vanuatu!

la Current Year 8 student, Kay ça Bar FC the O’Connor, at Academy Asia Pacific Cup in Delhi, India where she competed in the Australian team (see page 32).

The Dove gone global to: Send in your snapshot of .edu.au karyn.osmetti@allsaints.wa We’d love to print it!

HONOURING THOSE IN WHOSE FOOTSTEPS WE TREAD Former students and families are a vital part of our heritage, an d to honour those who have co me before us, the College establish ed an Old Saints’ Walk towards the end of last year.

Old Saints have the opportunity to celebrate their time at All Saints’ by pur chasing a customised paver on the walkw ay located at the front of the campus nea r the College Chapel.

We were delighted to receive such a great response to this initiative when it was first announced at the end of 2018 , and were pleased to lay the first order of pavers before the start of the new aca demic year.

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Intern Program FOR OLD SAINTS

Following the successful introduction of the Technology and General Assistant Intern position at All Saints’ in 2018 (currently held by Noah Gliosca, Class of 2017), the College was pleased to launch its Intern program for alumni this year with four new internships in the areas of Arts/Photography, Marketing and Community Relations, Music, and Sport.

The College’s Intern program was developed to provide our Old Saints with an opportunity to gain paid work experience while they are undertaking tertiary study or perhaps enjoying the benefits of a gap year. Our four new Old Saint interns were selected through an application and interview process, and began their roles in Term 1 this year. The interns engage in diverse tasks relevant to their portfolio and are mentored on the management of other specific projects of interest, allowing them to develop their skills and experience while in the workforce.

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Kate Davoren

(Class of 2016) – Music Intern “I was excited when I received the news of my employment. I decided to leave university after two attempts as I realised the structure just wasn’t for me. I chose to instead shift my focus on my pursuit of music. This job allows me to work in and outside the classroom, assisting students with in-class performances and helping the Music Department staff with administrative work.

One of my goals is to teach students how to set up and operate live PA and sound systems so they can run their own gigs.”

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OLD SAINT APPOINTED AS ASC’S INDIGENOUS STUDENT SUPPORT ASSISTANT on Lauren Anders Photography Intern

ts/ (Class of 2018) – Ar a Bachelor of “I’m currently studying iversity of Western Commerce at The Un in Marketing and Australia, majoring internship supports my Management. This of the work I’m doing studies, since some ting studies, with aligns with my marke tional material and me working on promo the events occurring at marketing for various nt, de stu a as ing my time College. After enjoy be uld wo environment I knew the College ” an intern – and it is. ing be just as great as

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ort Intern (Class of 2018) – Sp ing a Bachelor of “I am currently study rsity, at Notre Dame Unive Outdoor Recreation to y me the opportunit so this position gives ation t and outdoor educ work within the spor e nc in valuable experie environment and ga my future career. So that will assist me in the Junior School far, I’ve assisted with rious l and performed va Swimming Carniva ting I have enjoyed assis administrative tasks. and ts, d logistics of even with the planning an dy onment that I’m alrea working in an envir passionate about it.”

Noah Gliosca

(Class of 2017) – Technology and General Assistant Intern “When I received the news that I was being appointed as the first intern at ASC in 2018, I was very excited. In my role I assist at the TSC helpdesk, provide classroom IT Support and assist at events such as the Year 12 Valedictory Dinner and the College Presentation Ceremony. I enjoy the flexibility that I have in this role, and hope to gain and further develop my IT skills. I am not currently studying. However, I imagine that I’ll study in the IT field in the future.”

In 2019 (the International Year of Indigenous Languages), All Saints’ College is continuing to build positive relationships with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, and providing our students with greater awareness of Indigenous cultures.

We are currently working towards the development of a Reconciliation Action Plan which outlines a process of reflection, through which we can develop our own College Vision for

reconciliation and explore our sphere of influence, before committing to future actions or initiatives.

This plan will be developed in partnership with members of the College community, alongside our Indigenous students, and in consultation with local people from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

Also contributing to the creation and implementation of this significant initiative will be Old Saint, Paige James (Class of 2017) who was recently employed at the College as our inaugural Indigenous Student Support Assistant.

In this position, Paige will be on campus on Thursdays to support the care and cultural enrichment needs of the Indigenous students at the College.

Paige will also work with key staff to prepare and promote a variety of cultural activities throughout the year, and to establish an ongoing program to engage our Indigenous students in cultural growth, enabling the wider College community to develop a strong understanding of, and engagement with, Indigenous culture.

We warmly welcome Paige back to All Saints’ in this new role.

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STORYLINES WORKSHOP The College’s Arts incubation hub HotHouse Company, in partnership with Black Swan State Theatre Company, presented the Storylines Workshop in 2018 which offered our students an insight into playwriting, storytelling and performance.

On Wednesday, 17 October our students in Years 5, 6, 9 and 10 engaged in a day of workshops and presentations run

by Black Swan writers and actors, as well as some of the College’s Drama and English teachers.

The day began in our Centre for Performing Arts (CPA) auditorium with a Years 9 and 10 workshop led by multi-platform artist Sally Richardson and featuring spoken word artist, educator, performer and human rights reformer, Sukhjit Kaur Khalsa.

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Sukhjit outlined the latest play she was in the process of writing called Fully Sikh, which is the first Australian Sikh story to be told on stage in a theatre work, for Black Swan, in collaboration with WA theatre company Barking Gecko Theatre.

Sally is directing this year’s Black Swan production of Medea, and has developed and presented works for companies and organisations across Australia as a director, writer, dramaturg, producer and consultant.

During the session, Sukhjit and Sally discussed the process of writing and how they use experiences from their own lives as starting points to dig deeply into larger issues in their work. They also answered questions submitted throughout the presentation and enjoyed a special morning tea afterwards with students and staff.

After the morning tea, our Year 10s participated in concurrent sessions on playwriting, performance, storytelling, the art of the spoken word, and publicity

and marketing run by the College’s Arts and English staff; giving them a greater understanding into the craft of stage drama.

Our Year 5 and 6 classes and some selected Year 10 students congregated in the CPA in the afternoon for our final interactive and exciting Storylines session, where Black Swan actors brought to life a play written by a talented group of six Junior School students.

The play was written over the term by Year 5 and 6 students during a cocurricular program run by Mrs Sue Demarte (ASC Assistant Dean of Junior School, Teaching and Learning). The group was assisted by actor, singer, writer, director and Arts Educator, Caitlin Beresford-Ord, who helped them craft the humorous script.

Following the performance, our student scriptwriters joined the Black Swan actors and Caitlin on stage to discuss the playwriting process and answer questions from the audience.

The Year 5 and 6 students who took part in this Storylines project last year reflected on the experience, saying they thoroughly enjoyed the collaborative process and partnering with experts, as well as learning about character development and playwriting. The College is looking at ways to incorporate a similar project into the Junior School cocurricular program for 2019.

All Saints’ enlisted four Year 10 students to capture the 2018 Storylines Workshop for short promotional videos.

To view the videos, scan the QR code.

In June 2018 multiple Grammy award-winning singer and songwriter Michael Bolton came to Perth as part of his Australiawide ‘Symphony Tour’.

What many people didn’t know was that while Michael was in town, he spent a few days at All Saints’ College recording the symphonic component of his latest album and filming short videos about the process.

In our Centre for Performing Arts (CPA), Michael was joined by a 67-member symphony orchestra of West Australian musicians to recreate a collection of his greatest hits.

This rare opportunity came about through the College’s partnership with worldrenowned sound engineer and WA Philharmonic Orchestra Director, Malcolm Luker, who is based in Perth and has worked on some of Hollywood’s most well-known films, including Pirates of the Caribbean and Wolverine.

Our connection with Malcolm began in 2014 when he was invited by the College’s Theatre Manager (Facilities and Administration), Mr Adrian Arnold, to view the CPA venue as a potential recording

sound stage. Impressed with the level of acoustic control and the skills of our staff, Malcolm used the facility for a recording session, incorporating a string quartet.

In 2017 we were thrilled that Malcolm agreed to professionally record our College choirs in the CPA alongside his son, Jamie Luker (also a sound engineer).

From the recordings, Malcolm and Jamie produced an album of our choirs titled Celebrating Australian Choral Music.

When Malcolm was approached last year by international musical arranger, Chris Walden, to assist with the symphonic component of Michael Bolton’s album, he recommended the College’s state-of-the-art CPA auditorium as his preferred venue for the recording.

While this recording was taking place (unbeknown to most of the College community mid last year), some of our students and an Old Saint had the special opportunity to work closely with the professionals in this production and meet the international singer.

Current Year 12 student, Liam Levingston, and his sister, Alana (Year 10, 2019), as well as Joel Walkemeyer (Class of 2018) and Michael Radny (Class of 2013), were exposed to an invaluable week of hands-

on work experience with some of the elite within the music recording industry. The students worked closely with Malcolm and Jamie in the control room, engaged with and assisted orchestral members, and even ‘rubbed shoulders’ with Michael – who was very supportive.

A local film crew from the ABC was present to capture the recording and interviewed Michael. They were also very giving of their time with our work experience team, showing them how to stage for film recording using light and backdrops.

Budding artists, Ayla Woodland and Devon Lake (Year 11, 2019), also met (and enjoyed a photo opportunity) with the international superstar who was most interested in their musical pursuits.

The College is delighted that Michael Bolton chose our wonderful facility to record the orchestral part of his latest album, and is grateful to have such thriving partnerships with industry professionals and organisations.

We also acknowledge and thank the Levingston family for their immense support during this significant recording.

ASC Principal Ms Belinda Provis and students Devon Lake and Ayla Woodland with Michael Bolton

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DID YOU KNOW THAT ASC HAS A COMMUNITY PLAYGROUP? GRANDPARENTS AND GRANDCHILDREN ENJOY ART WORKSHOP ON CAMPUS Grandparents and friends are highly-valued members of the All Saints’ College community, and we are delighted that many were able to visit our campus last year for morning and afternoon teas, tours and classroom visits, and to participate in some special workshops.

These workshops are run through the ASC’s Grandparents and Friends’ Club; initiated in 2017 to provide further opportunities for these community members to be more involved in College life.

Towards the end of 2018, around 13 grandparents with their grandchildren came together in the College’s Senior School Art Room for a morning of painting, learning and laughter.

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three hours, they had created some magnificent and unique paintings of the Rottnest Lighthouse.

This was the first workshop the College has hosted as part of our Grandparents and Friends’ Club which involved grandchildren. The feedback from all involved was extremely positive, and so in 2019, we will be providing similar workshops and courses, including a Photography Session for grandparents and grandchildren during the April school holidays.

Any members of our community who would like to join the ASC Grandparents and Friends’ Club and receive regular communication from the College, including our bi-annual magazine The Dove, are invited to email Mr Ben Dahlstrom (Director of Marketing and Community Relations): ben.dahlstrom@ allsaints.wa.edu.au

Now in its second year, the All Saints’ College’s Playgroup is thriving!

Children (aged 0–3 years) and parents or guardians within the local community enjoy Playgroup every Tuesday morning during term time at ASC in our Lower Theatre and outside on the grassed area.

In partnership with Playgroup WA, our program offers a setting for children to learn new ways of playing and getting along with others, and is a social opportunity for parents within the community.

In Term 1, children and parents enjoyed the warmer weather with lots of creative and enjoyable activities outside. They celebrated Lunar New Year by creating masks, explored the new water tables and enjoyed free play, among other things.

All Saints’ welcomes new families to join our Playgroup and enjoy the benefits of socialising in a relaxed, fun and supportive environment. To learn more and to register, please visit allsaints.wa.edu.au/playgroup or email playgroup.allsaints@gmail.com

Community

CELEBRATES CHRISTMAS AT REVAMPED TWILIGHT CAROLS More than 400 College community members came together early in December last year to celebrate the festive season at our annual College Twilight Carols.

Held in the evening of Sunday, 2 December, this revamped event was relocated to the grassed area close to our Years 5 and 6 building which was decorated with fairy lights to create a cheerful atmosphere.

Before the official festivities began at 7.00pm, students were given the opportunity to showcase their talents by performing solo renditions of traditional Christmas songs, as guests arrived and settled in for a wonderful event.

The evening was led by a number of All Saints’ staff and students, along with members of the Bull Creek-Leeming Anglican Parish (which shares the Chapel with the College) who read nine passages of Scripture from the Bible, each followed by a carol.

included Silent Night, Hark the Herald Angels Sing, Away in a Manger, O Come All Ye Faithful and many more.

During the evening a group of students acted out a nativity play based on the events surrounding the birth of Jesus Christ, which featured some sheep, camels and a donkey. Santa and his special helper also made a surprise appearance at the Twilight Carols, spreading goodies and excitement to everyone.

After the main carols had concluded, some talented students performed a Christmas cabaret, featuring numerous musical items, for those guests who wished to stay on and experience even more joy.

This event was supported by the All Saints’ College Friends of Music, a committee of volunteer parents who have children involved in the College’s Music program.

Our Friends of Music provided a sausage sizzle, cheese platters, fruit platters and organised a coffee van for guests. Many attendees also brought their own picnic baskets for the evening.

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P&F WELCOMES A NEW EXECUTIVE Our Parents and Friends’ Society (P&F) exists to foster and enhance a strong sense of community spirit at All Saints’ College, support the welfare of its students, the ideals of Christian education, and to provide a forum in which parents and friends can have a voice.

The P&F Committee meets throughout the year to plan and undertake activities, and to expend the P&F funds, to achieve the P&F’s objectives.

THOUSANDS COME TOGETHER FOR ANNUAL TWILIGHT MARKET All Saints’ College hosts a variety of community events and gatherings throughout the year for students, parents and guardians, Old Saints, grandparents and friends.

Undoubtedly, the largest College-wide community event in our calendar is the annual Pasar Malam Twilight Market held in late February on the All Saints’ oval.

Since 2007 the Pasar Malam has been bringing together thousands of College and wider community members to celebrate the start of a new academic year while enjoying free family activities, entertainment, as well as market and food stalls.

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This year’s Pasar Malam was held on the evening of Friday, 22 February 2019 from 5.30pm – 8.30pm and everyone agreed it was the College’s biggest and most diverse Twilight Market.

Guests were able to browse the interesting market stalls during the three-hour event, such as: Handwoven Bags, Skin Care and Make Up, Haircare, Toys, Block Printed Art, Stationery, Jewellery, Vinyl Decals, Fair Trade Baskets, Candles, Children’s designer clothing, Plants, Fairy Garden Miniatures, Giftware, Soap, and Food Wraps.

The ‘foodies’ were spoilt for choice with an array of hot and cold food and drink options, while children were entertained

at the event with exciting activities which included: pony rides, laser tag, Nerf Battlefield, giant bubbles, sand art, a dunk tank, special effects make-up, slotracer cars, and a climbing wall.

In celebration of the 2019 Lunar New Year and the Year of the Pig, a Lion Dance was performed by the Chinese Community Centre near the main stage. Other live entertainment at the event included a Battle of the Bands competition, Hoola Hoop performance, Gypsy Caravan Tribal Belly Dance, and Taiko On Japanese drums performance in collaboration with Michael Speranza’s LED show.

Prior to the commencement of the event, we were delighted to host Guided Tours of the College campus for interested community members who were then invited to stay and join in the festivities.

At its Annual General Meeting held in March this year, P&F members elected the Executive Committee for 2019. The College is delighted to welcome and announce these members: President: Ms Agnes Tay

“This year’s Pasar Malam was another wonderful event and a true display of our vibrant and inclusive community,” said College Principal, Ms Belinda Provis.

Vice President: Mr John Levingston

Well done to all involved in the organisation and running of this significant event, particularly our College Community Relations team, Parents and Friends’ Society, Grounds and Maintenance Departments, the Student Council, and many staff, parent and student volunteers.

Service Learning: Mrs Meagan Hillier and Mrs Kirstie Kemble

Treasurer: Ms Cassie Randall Secretary/Student Recognition Program: Mr Stephen Johnston

School Board Representative: Ms Kath Polglase Events Coordinator: Mrs Michelle Stickells

Babysitting Coordinator: Mrs Sonia Johnson Uniform Committee: Ms Kate Dallimore and Mrs Nezz Hart Parent Social Coordinator: Mrs Shirly Ho

“Please come along to our meetings where you will also hear directly from the Principal, Dean of Junior School, and other College staff about the latest All Saints’ activities,” she added.

To learn more about the P&F, including meeting times and contact details, visit: MyASC myasc.ascollege.wa.edu. au/PandF/ or the College website: allsaints.wa.edu.au/community/ parents-and-friends-society/

General Members: Mrs Tracey Ash Mrs Ursula de Salve Villedieu Mrs Karen Damonse Mrs Cassandra Doherty Ms Robyn Landau Mrs Yvonne Levingston The College extends its appreciation to Mrs Tracey Ash for her leadership of and dedication to the committee from 2016– 2018 as P&F President. During her time in this position, Tracey was responsible for leading a range of successful initiatives and events.

We welcome the P&F’s new President, Ms Agnes Tay, who is looking forward to an exciting year ahead and invites all College parents and friends to attend the committee meetings.

“We would love to involve as many parents as possible with the P&F. I also encourage suggestions about how we can extend the P&F’s support to the other wonderful volunteer parent and friends’ groups in the College,” said Ms Tay.

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EXCHANGES OPEN STUDENTS’ EYES TO THE WORLD French Exchange at ASC

As part of our well-established partnerships with the Western Australian Association of Teachers of Italian (WAATI) and the Rotary Club of Melville, a number of our Senior School students embarked on rewarding linguistic and cultural exchanges to Italy and the United States over the recent summer holidays.

Albie Balloch, Amy Doak, Alexandra Le and Shalindri Wanigasekera (Year 11, 2018) were fortunate to be selected to represent the College in the Rotary Club of Melville’s Group Youth Exchange (GYE) program late last year.

These four students travelled to Texas for a month-long adventure which involved living with host families while attending an American school, participating in Rotary and community events, and experiencing a new culture and way of living.

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For 2018/19 All Saints’ GYE Ambassador Shalindri, the Rotary Exchange was her first experience in Texas and the US.

“The exchange was amazing for so many reasons. Food is a big part of the Texan culture, and I think I pretty much tasted everything while I was there, from Chic-fil-A and funnel cake to s’mores and, of course, Tex-Mex,” said Shalindri.

“Attending school in Georgetown was different from what I expected. My favourite classes were Glee, Theatre and Forensics, and I found it exciting to be able to change outfits every day,” she added.

Across the other side of the world, Juliet Morris (Year 12, 2019) was also enjoying a rewarding two-month exchange with a host family in Lugo, a small town in northern Italy.

This trip was organised through WAATI, an organisation with which the College has had an association for many years.

During this exchange Juliet attended school for six weeks with her host sister, and on the weekends and two weeks of Christmas holidays, she travelled to different areas with her host family, including Bologna, Faenza, Ferrara, Comacchio, Ravenna, Forli, Cesena and Cesenatico.

“I found this trip so valuable in terms of increasing my confidence in Italian and

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improving my knowledge and understanding of the language and culture, not often taught in the classroom,” said Juliet.

“One of my highlights was tasting the delicious Italian food, including an array of pasta, pane (bread), piadina (flatbread), pizza, lasagna, gelato (ice cream) and an array of dolci (desserts),” she added.

“Overall, this was such a great experience and I would highly recommend participating in a linguistic exchange program to anyone learning a language at All Saints’.”

Through our exchange partnerships the College also welcomes students from different countries each year who are hosted by our families while they attend school at All Saints’ and experience the Australian lifestyle and culture.

Most recently in February 2019, we were delighted to have 15 French students and two teachers from our sister school in Nice, Honoré d’Estienne d’Orves High School, join our community for a three-week annual reciprocal exchange.

BACK TO BACK THEATRE’S FILM CELEBRATES ASC’S DIVERSE COMMUNITY In March, we welcomed internationally-renowned contemporary theatre company, Back to Back Theatre, to All Saints’ College for an exciting project which celebrates our diverse community.

Back to Back Theatre’s, The Democratic Set, has toured the world for nine years and stars hundreds of community members. In 2019, the College was privileged to be the first school to participate in this initiative.

Over three days in the College’s Upper Theatre, members of our community were invited to perform short pieces filmed by Back to Back Theatre in The Democratic Set, a custom-made 2x2m neutral film set with two opposing doors.

Every facet of our community was represented, with students, staff, Old Saints, and friends of the College expressing themselves in the space. The performances were most entertaining and varied from a group of students completing a Science experiment, a Hip Hop dance featuring Old Saints and ASC dancers to a Robotics piece and an actor on a unicycle. Our Wellbeing Dog, Bond, also made a special appearance, as did the Anglican Archbishop of Perth, and members of the College Board and ASC’s Leadership Team.

We were proud to feature performances from our community groups with residents from Nulsen Disability Services and the Royal Australian Air Force Association (RAAFA), as well as parishioners from the Bull Creek-Leeming Anglican Parish, all taking part in the film.

After the recording days were complete, Back to Back compiled the individual performances in The Democratic Set into a short film which was showcased to the community at the Arts on The Common event on Friday, 22 March 2019.

This experience was a wonderful opportunity for our community and eventuated as a direct result of the HotHouse Company’s partnership with Back to Back Theatre. Our ASC film, which is now being shared on a global scale, is a snapshot in time of our community – something that we can hand on to generations to come.

College community members who would like to learn more about upcoming HotHouse Company events and programs should visit hothousecompany.com.au

To view ASC’s The Democratic Set film, scan the QR code.

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Updates

FROM THE COLLEGE BOARD

G AL 5 Custodianship

ACCOUNTABILITY FOR OUR RESOURCES, INFRASTRUCTURE AND ENVIRONMENT

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The Dove captures wonderful stories from across the entire All Saints’ College community.

The College Board serves this community by ensuring effective governance and stewardship of our resources to provide for stable and long-term growth.

The Board meets regularly throughout the year and also supports the activities of the College’s Foundation which raises and collects funds to benefit All Saints’ and to promote education, religion, literature, science, the arts and sport undertaken by ASC students.

At the end of 2018, Father Bruce Hyde and Mrs Sian Angel (Class of 2002) concluded their terms as Board members.

Father Bruce and Sian made important and insightful contributions over several years of service on the College Board.

In 2019, changes directed by WA’s Associations Incorporation Act (2015) will come into effect and, in order to meet the requirements of the Act, the College Board reviewed and changed its Constitution.

The new Constitution provides for fewer members on the Governing Board, in line with contemporary governance practice.

However, it is important to note that the new Constitution maintains a role for nominees to the Board through key stakeholders including the Anglican Church, the Parents and Friends’ Society and the Former Students’ Association (Old Saints).

The College Board was pleased to recently adopt Benang: Strategic Plan 2019–2023 and commended the Principal and her Leadership Team on the level of engagement within the College community to develop the Plan. Benang is a Noongar word meaning ‘tomorrow’, and the College’s commitment to our nation’s First Peoples is shared by all members of the Board.

At its first meeting this year, the Board received a presentation from the 2019 College Captains, Grace Hoes and Fortune Aniyi. The Board was very impressed by both Captains, their personal leadership journeys and their commitment to service.

Grace and Fortune demonstrated the values of our College and inspired the Board’s confidence that the College’s future, through its students, is in very capable hands.

Mr Mark Stickells Chair, College Board

Rev Bruce Hyde

Mrs Sian Angel

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YEAR 5s IDENTIFY SOLUTIONS IN THE WAR ON PLASTIC With the College’s Vision ‘To make a positive difference in our world’ in the back of our Year 5 students’ minds, they embarked on a War on Plastic inquiry late last year, led by Year 5 teachers Miss Kylie Chatto and Ms Kati Laaksonen, which challenged them to produce solutions to this real-world problem.

Plastic pollution was the problem the Year 5s selected to address, as it is an issue that impacts our lives at a local and global level.

The current timetable structure was ‘collapsed’ for three days in November so that the Year 5 students were able to fully engage in the War on Plastic inquiry and respond to this problem in an authentic and meaningful way.

The project kicked off with Keynote Speaker Sessions run by Junior School students who had shown leadership in the space of sustainability. These TED-style presentations were designed to act as a provocation for the inquiry.

The Year 5 War on Plastic stemmed from an inquiry they undertook in early 2018 as part of their History and Geography classes, where they investigated and came to the conclusion that Indigenous Australians used land more sustainably in the past than we do today.

Each morning of the three-day program, students participated in 20 minutes of fitness to help with their concentration, energy and wellbeing. The days were split into different sessions for goal-setting, workshops, debriefs, SCRUM time (brainstorming a list of tasks on a board), and self-reflection.

This knowledge was the beginning of a passionate pursuit of learning about sustainability and understanding the importance of the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals, which became the foundation for the group and individual inquiries.

“Students discussed the problems faced by our community, our country and our world.

We sorted our ideas into basic groups and connected these problems directly with the Global Goals,” said Miss Chatto.

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Teachers from across the College were invited to support the Year 5s during their group working time, and to present workshops they had designed based on feedback from students about what types of learning and experiences they needed to tackle the challenge.

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“We carefully embedded a thinking routine called Last Protocol into the timetable. This thinking routine enables students to share their thinking and learning in an active manner. A big goal of our project was to help develop the students’ collaborative skills,” said Miss Chatto.

Students selected which workshops they would attend and were responsible for becoming an expert on that topic to bring their knowledge back to the group. The workshops, run by ASC teachers, gave students an insight into recycling around the world.

To conclude this collaborative inquiry, the groups presented their body of work to their peers and guests. Our innovative and passionate Year 5s developed websites, videos, songs, flyers, artworks and a newspaper to help raise awareness about the plastic pollution problem and offer alternatives to encourage and inspire change. Some other teams made postcards to sell at the ASC Runway Pop-up Shop, created blueprints and prototypes of a machine which melts plastic into something new, and moulds for edible coffee cups and straws.

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Update ON CAMPUS DEVELOPMENT PLAN PROGRESS Over the past 12 months, All Saints’ College (in partnership with architects from EIW) has made significant progress on our new Campus Development Plan which will be unveiled to the community in early Term 3 this year.

There were another five workshops held during the year which focused on Shaping Learning, Shaping Practice and Shaping Place. EIW architects ran these sessions and on some occasions, consultants from NoTosh design thinking company (an organisation with which the College has been involved in recent years) were also invited to take part in the process.

The consultation process began towards the end of Term 2 last year with a group of All Saints’ students meeting our architects for the first time to discuss the new plan and voice their opinions.

Throughout the workshops, EIW and NoTosh worked collaboratively with our community members and carefully listened to all their valued input and feedback provided on the draft plans. Now in its final stage, our architects are pleased to present the Campus Development Plan to the College’s Board next month for comments. From here the document will be shared with the wider All Saints’ community later this year.

The student group was also tasked with photographing different spaces around the campus that they wished to discuss at the Shaping Place community workshop held the following week. This was the first of many community workshops held at the College which were an opportunity for staff, parents, Old Saints, former and current Board members and students to come together to share ideas about our future campus.

The College thanks the many parents, students, staff, Old Saints and other community members who were involved in this important project.

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